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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,052.70, 6,074.46 and 2,406.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,052.70, 6,074.46 and 2,406.24 is: 3,606.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,052.70 : 6,074.46 = 2,406.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,052.70/6,074.46 = 2,406.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,052.70x = 6,074.46 × 2,406.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,052.70x = 14,616,608.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,616,608.63/4,052.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.63

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