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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,240.95, 6,362.06 and 2,267.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,240.95, 6,362.06 and 2,267.61 is: 3,401.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,240.95 : 6,362.06 = 2,267.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,240.95/6,362.06 = 2,267.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,240.95x = 6,362.06 × 2,267.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,240.95x = 14,426,659.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,426,659.54/4,240.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.75

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