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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,056.72, 6,082.80 and 2,414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,056.72, 6,082.80 and 2,414.40 is: 3,620.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,056.72 : 6,082.80 = 2,414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,056.72/6,082.80 = 2,414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,056.72x = 6,082.80 × 2,414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,056.72x = 14,686,312.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,686,312.32/4,056.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.24

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