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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.81, 6,364.06 and 2,393.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.81, 6,364.06 and 2,393.97 is: 3,587.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.81 : 6,364.06 = 2,393.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.81/6,364.06 = 2,393.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.81x = 6,364.06 × 2,393.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.81x = 15,235,371.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,235,371.30/4,246.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.49

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