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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.81, 6,365.55 and 2,394.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.81, 6,365.55 and 2,394.97 is: 3,588.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.81 : 6,365.55 = 2,394.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.81/6,365.55 = 2,394.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.81x = 6,365.55 × 2,394.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.81x = 15,245,301.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,245,301.28/4,247.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.98

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