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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,158.59, 6,240.83 and 2,311.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,158.59, 6,240.83 and 2,311.16 is: 3,468.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,158.59 : 6,240.83 = 2,311.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,158.59/6,240.83 = 2,311.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,158.59x = 6,240.83 × 2,311.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,158.59x = 14,423,513.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,423,513.90/4,158.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.37

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