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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,139.68, 6,203.04 and 2,407.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,139.68, 6,203.04 and 2,407.36 is: 3,607.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,139.68 : 6,203.04 = 2,407.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,139.68/6,203.04 = 2,407.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,139.68x = 6,203.04 × 2,407.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,139.68x = 14,932,950.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,932,950.37/4,139.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.27

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