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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.53, 6,236.29 and 2,424.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.53, 6,236.29 and 2,424.94 is: 3,637.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.53 : 6,236.29 = 2,424.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.53/6,236.29 = 2,424.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.53x = 6,236.29 × 2,424.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.53x = 15,122,616.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,122,616.51/4,157.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.41

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