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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,090.08, 6,138.24 and 2,359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,090.08, 6,138.24 and 2,359.68 is: 3,541.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,090.08 : 6,138.24 = 2,359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,090.08/6,138.24 = 2,359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,090.08x = 6,138.24 × 2,359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,090.08x = 14,484,282.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,484,282.16/4,090.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.32

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