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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,076.58, 5,625.71 and 2,398.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,076.58, 5,625.71 and 2,398.06 is: 3,309.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,076.58 : 5,625.71 = 2,398.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,076.58/5,625.71 = 2,398.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,076.58x = 5,625.71 × 2,398.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,076.58x = 13,490,790.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,490,790.12/4,076.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,309.34

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