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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,227.51, 6,341.96 and 2,390.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,227.51, 6,341.96 and 2,390.43 is: 3,586.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,227.51 : 6,341.96 = 2,390.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,227.51/6,341.96 = 2,390.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,227.51x = 6,341.96 × 2,390.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,227.51x = 15,160,011.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,160,011.44/4,227.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.04

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