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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,165.24, 6,247.60 and 2,341.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,165.24, 6,247.60 and 2,341.24 is: 3,511.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,165.24 : 6,247.60 = 2,341.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,165.24/6,247.60 = 2,341.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,165.24x = 6,247.60 × 2,341.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,165.24x = 14,627,131.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,627,131.02/4,165.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.71

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