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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.66, 6,313.88 and 2,361.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.66, 6,313.88 and 2,361.26 is: 3,539.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.66 : 6,313.88 = 2,361.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.66/6,313.88 = 2,361.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.66x = 6,313.88 × 2,361.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.66x = 14,908,712.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,908,712.29/4,211.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.87

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