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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,240.83, 6,362.76 and 2,264.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,240.83, 6,362.76 and 2,264.37 is: 3,397.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,240.83 : 6,362.76 = 2,264.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,240.83/6,362.76 = 2,264.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,240.83x = 6,362.76 × 2,264.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,240.83x = 14,407,642.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,407,642.86/4,240.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.36

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