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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.45, 6,236.22 and 2,320.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.45, 6,236.22 and 2,320.26 is: 3,480.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.45 : 6,236.22 = 2,320.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.45/6,236.22 = 2,320.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.45x = 6,236.22 × 2,320.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.45x = 14,469,637.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,469,637.13/4,157.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.41

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