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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,241.19, 6,365.20 and 2,394.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,241.19, 6,365.20 and 2,394.09 is: 3,593.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,241.19 : 6,365.20 = 2,394.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,241.19/6,365.20 = 2,394.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,241.19x = 6,365.20 × 2,394.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,241.19x = 15,238,861.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,238,861.67/4,241.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.06

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