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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,088.63, 5,642.51 and 2,410.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,088.63, 5,642.51 and 2,410.58 is: 3,326.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,088.63 : 5,642.51 = 2,410.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,088.63/5,642.51 = 2,410.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,088.63x = 5,642.51 × 2,410.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,088.63x = 13,601,681.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,601,681.49/4,088.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.71

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