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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.20, 6,082.86 and 2,410.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.20, 6,082.86 and 2,410.94 is: 3,620.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.20 : 6,082.86 = 2,410.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.20/6,082.86 = 2,410.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.20x = 6,082.86 × 2,410.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.20x = 14,665,410.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,665,410.49/4,051.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.02

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