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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,063.98, 5,608.24 and 2,385.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,063.98, 5,608.24 and 2,385.09 is: 3,291.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,063.98 : 5,608.24 = 2,385.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,063.98/5,608.24 = 2,385.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,063.98x = 5,608.24 × 2,385.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,063.98x = 13,376,157.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,376,157.14/4,063.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.39

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