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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,164.45, 6,243.63 and 2,406.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,164.45, 6,243.63 and 2,406.97 is: 3,608.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,164.45 : 6,243.63 = 2,406.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,164.45/6,243.63 = 2,406.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,164.45x = 6,243.63 × 2,406.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,164.45x = 15,028,230.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,028,230.10/4,164.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.70

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