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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.79, 6,233.40 and 2,400.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.79, 6,233.40 and 2,400.81 is: 3,599.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.79 : 6,233.40 = 2,400.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.79/6,233.40 = 2,400.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.79x = 6,233.40 × 2,400.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.79x = 14,965,209.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,965,209.05/4,157.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.32

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