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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,082.93, 5,634.86 and 2,404.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,082.93, 5,634.86 and 2,404.86 is: 3,318.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,082.93 : 5,634.86 = 2,404.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,082.93/5,634.86 = 2,404.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,082.93x = 5,634.86 × 2,404.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,082.93x = 13,551,037.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,551,037.40/4,082.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.95

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