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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,087.06, 6,124.73 and 2,328.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,087.06, 6,124.73 and 2,328.42 is: 3,489.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,087.06 : 6,124.73 = 2,328.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,087.06/6,124.73 = 2,328.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,087.06x = 6,124.73 × 2,328.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,087.06x = 14,260,941.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,260,941.20/4,087.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.29

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