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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,210.66, 6,312.38 and 2,360.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,210.66, 6,312.38 and 2,360.26 is: 3,538.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,210.66 : 6,312.38 = 2,360.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,210.66/6,312.38 = 2,360.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,210.66x = 6,312.38 × 2,360.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,210.66x = 14,898,858.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,898,858.02/4,210.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.37

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