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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,240.58, 6,352.67 and 2,386.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,240.58, 6,352.67 and 2,386.06 is: 3,574.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,240.58 : 6,352.67 = 2,386.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,240.58/6,352.67 = 2,386.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,240.58x = 6,352.67 × 2,386.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,240.58x = 15,157,851.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,157,851.78/4,240.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.48

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