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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,177.21, 6,265.98 and 2,340.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,177.21, 6,265.98 and 2,340.03 is: 3,510.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,177.21 : 6,265.98 = 2,340.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,177.21/6,265.98 = 2,340.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,177.21x = 6,265.98 × 2,340.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,177.21x = 14,662,581.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,662,581.18/4,177.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.14

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