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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,241.21, 6,361.82 and 2,393.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,241.21, 6,361.82 and 2,393.88 is: 3,590.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,241.21 : 6,361.82 = 2,393.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,241.21/6,361.82 = 2,393.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,241.21x = 6,361.82 × 2,393.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,241.21x = 15,229,417.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,229,417.97/4,241.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.82

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