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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,085.02, 5,636.35 and 2,406.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,085.02, 5,636.35 and 2,406.30 is: 3,320.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,085.02 : 5,636.35 = 2,406.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,085.02/5,636.35 = 2,406.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,085.02x = 5,636.35 × 2,406.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,085.02x = 13,562,749.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,562,749.01/4,085.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.12

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