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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,218.71, 6,322.35 and 2,340.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,218.71, 6,322.35 and 2,340.17 is: 3,507.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,218.71 : 6,322.35 = 2,340.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,218.71/6,322.35 = 2,340.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,218.71x = 6,322.35 × 2,340.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,218.71x = 14,795,383.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,795,383.75/4,218.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.09

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