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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,185.83, 6,284.91 and 2,340.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,185.83, 6,284.91 and 2,340.56 is: 3,514.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,185.83 : 6,284.91 = 2,340.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,185.83/6,284.91 = 2,340.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,185.83x = 6,284.91 × 2,340.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,185.83x = 14,710,208.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,710,208.95/4,185.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.29

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