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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,245.06, 6,365.84 and 2,397.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,245.06, 6,365.84 and 2,397.18 is: 3,594.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,245.06 : 6,365.84 = 2,397.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,245.06/6,365.84 = 2,397.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,245.06x = 6,365.84 × 2,397.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,245.06x = 15,260,052.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,260,052.35/4,245.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.78

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