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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,084.93, 5,637.62 and 2,406.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,084.93, 5,637.62 and 2,406.86 is: 3,321.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,084.93 : 5,637.62 = 2,406.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,084.93/5,637.62 = 2,406.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,084.93x = 5,637.62 × 2,406.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,084.93x = 13,568,962.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,568,962.07/4,084.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.71

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