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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,053.74, 6,086.97 and 2,417.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,053.74, 6,086.97 and 2,417.58 is: 3,630.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,053.74 : 6,086.97 = 2,417.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,053.74/6,086.97 = 2,417.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,053.74x = 6,086.97 × 2,417.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,053.74x = 14,715,736.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,715,736.93/4,053.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,630.17

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