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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.36, 6,075.96 and 2,409.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.36, 6,075.96 and 2,409.14 is: 3,614.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.36 : 6,075.96 = 2,409.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.36/6,075.96 = 2,409.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.36x = 6,075.96 × 2,409.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.36x = 14,637,838.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,637,838.27/4,049.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.85

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