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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,107.71, 6,162.24 and 2,259.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,107.71, 6,162.24 and 2,259.70 is: 3,389.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,107.71 : 6,162.24 = 2,259.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,107.71/6,162.24 = 2,259.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,107.71x = 6,162.24 × 2,259.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,107.71x = 13,924,806.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,924,806.80/4,107.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.92

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