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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,064.65, 6,091.12 and 2,394.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,064.65, 6,091.12 and 2,394.84 is: 3,588.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,064.65 : 6,091.12 = 2,394.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,064.65/6,091.12 = 2,394.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,064.65x = 6,091.12 × 2,394.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,064.65x = 14,587,257.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,587,257.82/4,064.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.81

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