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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,090.71, 6,135.44 and 2,242.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,090.71, 6,135.44 and 2,242.74 is: 3,363.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,090.71 : 6,135.44 = 2,242.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,090.71/6,135.44 = 2,242.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,090.71x = 6,135.44 × 2,242.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,090.71x = 13,760,185.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,760,185.49/4,090.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.76

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