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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.75, 6,005.62 and 2,360.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.75, 6,005.62 and 2,360.40 is: 3,536.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.75 : 6,005.62 = 2,360.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.75/6,005.62 = 2,360.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.75x = 6,005.62 × 2,360.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.75x = 14,175,665.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,175,665.45/4,008.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.18

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