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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,664.31, 5,059.08 and 2,407.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,664.31, 5,059.08 and 2,407.59 is: 3,324.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,664.31 : 5,059.08 = 2,407.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,664.31/5,059.08 = 2,407.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,664.31x = 5,059.08 × 2,407.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,664.31x = 12,180,190.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,180,190.42/3,664.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.01

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