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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.24, 5,605.92 and 2,406.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.24, 5,605.92 and 2,406.24 is: 3,320.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.24 : 5,605.92 = 2,406.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.24/5,605.92 = 2,406.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.24x = 5,605.92 × 2,406.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.24x = 13,489,188.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,489,188.94/4,062.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.63

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