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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.68, 6,233.20 and 2,400.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.68, 6,233.20 and 2,400.69 is: 3,599.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.68 : 6,233.20 = 2,400.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.68/6,233.20 = 2,400.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.68x = 6,233.20 × 2,400.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.68x = 14,963,959.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,963,959.19/4,157.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.12

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