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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,136.16, 6,210.72 and 2,406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,136.16, 6,210.72 and 2,406 is: 3,612.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,136.16 : 6,210.72 = 2,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,136.16/6,210.72 = 2,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,136.16x = 6,210.72 × 2,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,136.16x = 14,942,992.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,942,992.32/4,136.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.77

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