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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,240.26, 6,354.72 and 2,390.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,240.26, 6,354.72 and 2,390.64 is: 3,582.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,240.26 : 6,354.72 = 2,390.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,240.26/6,354.72 = 2,390.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,240.26x = 6,354.72 × 2,390.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,240.26x = 15,191,847.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,191,847.82/4,240.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.76

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