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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,241.67, 6,365.76 and 2,394.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,241.67, 6,365.76 and 2,394.42 is: 3,593.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,241.67 : 6,365.76 = 2,394.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,241.67/6,365.76 = 2,394.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,241.67x = 6,365.76 × 2,394.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,241.67x = 15,242,303.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,242,303.06/4,241.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.47

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