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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,242.31, 6,357.98 and 2,368.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,242.31, 6,357.98 and 2,368.15 is: 3,549.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,242.31 : 6,357.98 = 2,368.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,242.31/6,357.98 = 2,368.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,242.31x = 6,357.98 × 2,368.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,242.31x = 15,056,664.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,056,664.91/4,242.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.17

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