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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,071.88, 4,236.91 and 2,407.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,071.88, 4,236.91 and 2,407.41 is: 3,320.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,071.88 : 4,236.91 = 2,407.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,071.88/4,236.91 = 2,407.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,071.88x = 4,236.91 × 2,407.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,071.88x = 10,199,973.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,199,973.48/3,071.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.43

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