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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,241.80, 6,357.84 and 2,289.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,241.80, 6,357.84 and 2,289.91 is: 3,432.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,241.80 : 6,357.84 = 2,289.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,241.80/6,357.84 = 2,289.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,241.80x = 6,357.84 × 2,289.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,241.80x = 14,558,881.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,558,881.39/4,241.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.24

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