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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,070.61, 5,617.49 and 2,392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,070.61, 5,617.49 and 2,392.04 is: 3,301.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,070.61 : 5,617.49 = 2,392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,070.61/5,617.49 = 2,392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,070.61x = 5,617.49 × 2,392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,070.61x = 13,437,262.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,437,262.86/4,070.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.04

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