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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.94, 5,605.11 and 2,384.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.94, 5,605.11 and 2,384.86 is: 3,290.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.94 : 5,605.11 = 2,384.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.94/5,605.11 = 2,384.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.94x = 5,605.11 × 2,384.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.94x = 13,367,402.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,367,402.63/4,062.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.08

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