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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.42, 6,240.56 and 2,408.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.42, 6,240.56 and 2,408.06 is: 3,612.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.42 : 6,240.56 = 2,408.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.42/6,240.56 = 2,408.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.42x = 6,240.56 × 2,408.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.42x = 15,027,642.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,027,642.91/4,160.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.05

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