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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,240.67, 6,364.89 and 2,162.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,240.67, 6,364.89 and 2,162.17 is: 3,245.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,240.67 : 6,364.89 = 2,162.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,240.67/6,364.89 = 2,162.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,240.67x = 6,364.89 × 2,162.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,240.67x = 13,761,958.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,761,958.30/4,240.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.23

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