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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,241.26, 6,356.78 and 2,391.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,241.26, 6,356.78 and 2,391.93 is: 3,585.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,241.26 : 6,356.78 = 2,391.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,241.26/6,356.78 = 2,391.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,241.26x = 6,356.78 × 2,391.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,241.26x = 15,204,969.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,204,969.80/4,241.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.01

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