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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,070.71, 6,105.79 and 2,437.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,070.71, 6,105.79 and 2,437.39 is: 3,655.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,070.71 : 6,105.79 = 2,437.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,070.71/6,105.79 = 2,437.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,070.71x = 6,105.79 × 2,437.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,070.71x = 14,882,191.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,882,191.49/4,070.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.92

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