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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,086.06, 5,638.98 and 2,407.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,086.06, 5,638.98 and 2,407.50 is: 3,322.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,086.06 : 5,638.98 = 2,407.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,086.06/5,638.98 = 2,407.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,086.06x = 5,638.98 × 2,407.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,086.06x = 13,575,844.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,575,844.35/4,086.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.48

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