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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,493.68, 6,740.21 and 2,638.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,493.68, 6,740.21 and 2,638.98 is: 3,958.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,493.68 : 6,740.21 = 2,638.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,493.68/6,740.21 = 2,638.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,493.68x = 6,740.21 × 2,638.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,493.68x = 17,787,285.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,787,285.98/4,493.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.29

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