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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,240.94, 6,365.32 and 2,162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,240.94, 6,365.32 and 2,162.44 is: 3,245.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,240.94 : 6,365.32 = 2,162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,240.94/6,365.32 = 2,162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,240.94x = 6,365.32 × 2,162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,240.94x = 13,764,601.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,764,601.26/4,240.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.65

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