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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,240.89, 6,364.98 and 2,268.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,240.89, 6,364.98 and 2,268.09 is: 3,404.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,240.89 : 6,364.98 = 2,268.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,240.89/6,364.98 = 2,268.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,240.89x = 6,364.98 × 2,268.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,240.89x = 14,436,347.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,436,347.49/4,240.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.08

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