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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,664.13, 5,054.96 and 2,406.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,664.13, 5,054.96 and 2,406.60 is: 3,320.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,664.13 : 5,054.96 = 2,406.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,664.13/5,054.96 = 2,406.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,664.13x = 5,054.96 × 2,406.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,664.13x = 12,165,254.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,165,254.70/3,664.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.10

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