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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.60, 6,283.56 and 2,240.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.60, 6,283.56 and 2,240.40 is: 3,361.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.60 : 6,283.56 = 2,240.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.60/6,283.56 = 2,240.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.60x = 6,283.56 × 2,240.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.60x = 14,077,687.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,077,687.82/4,187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.76

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