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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.40, 6,080.46 and 2,413.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.40, 6,080.46 and 2,413.25 is: 3,623.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.40 : 6,080.46 = 2,413.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.40/6,080.46 = 2,413.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.40x = 6,080.46 × 2,413.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.40x = 14,673,670.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,673,670.10/4,049.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.67

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