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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,070.46, 6,105.42 and 2,437.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,070.46, 6,105.42 and 2,437.14 is: 3,655.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,070.46 : 6,105.42 = 2,437.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,070.46/6,105.42 = 2,437.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,070.46x = 6,105.42 × 2,437.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,070.46x = 14,879,763.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,879,763.30/4,070.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.55

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