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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,072.64, 5,621.33 and 2,394.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,072.64, 5,621.33 and 2,394.59 is: 3,305.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,072.64 : 5,621.33 = 2,394.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,072.64/5,621.33 = 2,394.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,072.64x = 5,621.33 × 2,394.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,072.64x = 13,460,740.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,460,740.53/4,072.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.17

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