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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,158.05, 6,233.77 and 2,401.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,158.05, 6,233.77 and 2,401.06 is: 3,599.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,158.05 : 6,233.77 = 2,401.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,158.05/6,233.77 = 2,401.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,158.05x = 6,233.77 × 2,401.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,158.05x = 14,967,651.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,967,651.58/4,158.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.68

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