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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,191.95, 6,287.94 and 2,340.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,191.95, 6,287.94 and 2,340.29 is: 3,510.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,191.95 : 6,287.94 = 2,340.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,191.95/6,287.94 = 2,340.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,191.95x = 6,287.94 × 2,340.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,191.95x = 14,715,618.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,715,618.82/4,191.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.45

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