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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,090.77, 5,644.28 and 2,412.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,090.77, 5,644.28 and 2,412.05 is: 3,328.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,090.77 : 5,644.28 = 2,412.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,090.77/5,644.28 = 2,412.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,090.77x = 5,644.28 × 2,412.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,090.77x = 13,614,263.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,614,263.38/4,090.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.04

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