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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,158.42, 6,237.56 and 2,406.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,158.42, 6,237.56 and 2,406.06 is: 3,609.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,158.42 : 6,237.56 = 2,406.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,158.42/6,237.56 = 2,406.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,158.42x = 6,237.56 × 2,406.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,158.42x = 15,007,943.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,007,943.61/4,158.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.05

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