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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,244.23, 6,359.12 and 2,761.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,244.23, 6,359.12 and 2,761.19 is: 4,137.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,244.23 : 6,359.12 = 2,761.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,244.23/6,359.12 = 2,761.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,244.23x = 6,359.12 × 2,761.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,244.23x = 17,558,742.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,558,742.68/4,244.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.08

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