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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,240.11, 6,351.93 and 2,385.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,240.11, 6,351.93 and 2,385.57 is: 3,573.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,240.11 : 6,351.93 = 2,385.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,240.11/6,351.93 = 2,385.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,240.11x = 6,351.93 × 2,385.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,240.11x = 15,152,973.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,152,973.65/4,240.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.72

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