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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,088.79, 5,642.49 and 2,410.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,088.79, 5,642.49 and 2,410.28 is: 3,326.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,088.79 : 5,642.49 = 2,410.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,088.79/5,642.49 = 2,410.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,088.79x = 5,642.49 × 2,410.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,088.79x = 13,599,952.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,599,952.58/4,088.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.16

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