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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,240.59, 6,354.73 and 2,157.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,240.59, 6,354.73 and 2,157.70 is: 3,233.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,240.59 : 6,354.73 = 2,157.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,240.59/6,354.73 = 2,157.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,240.59x = 6,354.73 × 2,157.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,240.59x = 13,711,600.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,711,600.92/4,240.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.42

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