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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,243.80, 6,365.68 and 2,394.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,243.80, 6,365.68 and 2,394.07 is: 3,591.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,243.80 : 6,365.68 = 2,394.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,243.80/6,365.68 = 2,394.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,243.80x = 6,365.68 × 2,394.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,243.80x = 15,239,883.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,239,883.52/4,243.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.09

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