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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,159.35, 6,239.07 and 2,407.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,159.35, 6,239.07 and 2,407.05 is: 3,610.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,159.35 : 6,239.07 = 2,407.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,159.35/6,239.07 = 2,407.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,159.35x = 6,239.07 × 2,407.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,159.35x = 15,017,753.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,017,753.44/4,159.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.60

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