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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,088.67, 5,640.82 and 2,494.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,088.67, 5,640.82 and 2,494.76 is: 3,441.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,088.67 : 5,640.82 = 2,494.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,088.67/5,640.82 = 2,494.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,088.67x = 5,640.82 × 2,494.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,088.67x = 14,072,463.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,072,463.90/4,088.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.82

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