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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,095.84, 6,137.89 and 2,337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,095.84, 6,137.89 and 2,337.20 is: 3,502.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,095.84 : 6,137.89 = 2,337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,095.84/6,137.89 = 2,337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,095.84x = 6,137.89 × 2,337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,095.84x = 14,345,434.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,345,434.13/4,095.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.44

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