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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,063.26, 6,093.98 and 2,420.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,063.26, 6,093.98 and 2,420.28 is: 3,629.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,063.26 : 6,093.98 = 2,420.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,063.26/6,093.98 = 2,420.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,063.26x = 6,093.98 × 2,420.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,063.26x = 14,749,148.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,749,148.50/4,063.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,629.88

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