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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,113.63, 4,293.52 and 2,405.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,113.63, 4,293.52 and 2,405.60 is: 3,317.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,113.63 : 4,293.52 = 2,405.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,113.63/4,293.52 = 2,405.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,113.63x = 4,293.52 × 2,405.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,113.63x = 10,328,491.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,328,491.71/3,113.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,317.19

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