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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,244.51, 6,360.27 and 2,161.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,244.51, 6,360.27 and 2,161.40 is: 3,238.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,244.51 : 6,360.27 = 2,161.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,244.51/6,360.27 = 2,161.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,244.51x = 6,360.27 × 2,161.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,244.51x = 13,747,055.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,747,055.78/4,244.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.79

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