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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,186.24, 6,282.60 and 2,240.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,186.24, 6,282.60 and 2,240.08 is: 3,361.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,186.24 : 6,282.60 = 2,240.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,186.24/6,282.60 = 2,240.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,186.24x = 6,282.60 × 2,240.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,186.24x = 14,073,526.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,073,526.61/4,186.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.85

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