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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,307.64, 6,458.70 and 2,361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,307.64, 6,458.70 and 2,361.24 is: 3,540.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,307.64 : 6,458.70 = 2,361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,307.64/6,458.70 = 2,361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,307.64x = 6,458.70 × 2,361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,307.64x = 15,250,540.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,250,540.79/4,307.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.35

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