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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.07, 6,316.61 and 2,260.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.07, 6,316.61 and 2,260.59 is: 3,390.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.07 : 6,316.61 = 2,260.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.07/6,316.61 = 2,260.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.07x = 6,316.61 × 2,260.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.07x = 14,279,254.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,279,254.10/4,211.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.89

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