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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,086.94, 5,640.38 and 2,408.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,086.94, 5,640.38 and 2,408.86 is: 3,324.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,086.94 : 5,640.38 = 2,408.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,086.94/5,640.38 = 2,408.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,086.94x = 5,640.38 × 2,408.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,086.94x = 13,586,885.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,586,885.77/4,086.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.46

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