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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,209.66, 6,317.82 and 2,360.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,209.66, 6,317.82 and 2,360.46 is: 3,542.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,209.66 : 6,317.82 = 2,360.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,209.66/6,317.82 = 2,360.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,209.66x = 6,317.82 × 2,360.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,209.66x = 14,912,961.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,912,961.40/4,209.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.56

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