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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.62, 6,240.94 and 2,428.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.62, 6,240.94 and 2,428.03 is: 3,642.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.62 : 6,240.94 = 2,428.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.62/6,240.94 = 2,428.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.62x = 6,240.94 × 2,428.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.62x = 15,153,191.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,153,191.28/4,160.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.05

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