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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.12, 6,285.24 and 2,434.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.12, 6,285.24 and 2,434.04 is: 3,653.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.12 : 6,285.24 = 2,434.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.12/6,285.24 = 2,434.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.12x = 6,285.24 × 2,434.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.12x = 15,298,525.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,298,525.57/4,187.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.71

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