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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.73, 6,240.24 and 2,211.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.73, 6,240.24 and 2,211.30 is: 3,318.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.73 : 6,240.24 = 2,211.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.73/6,240.24 = 2,211.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.73x = 6,240.24 × 2,211.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.73x = 13,799,042.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,799,042.71/4,157.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.89

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