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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,321.30, 6,483.98 and 2,240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,321.30, 6,483.98 and 2,240.18 is: 3,361.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,321.30 : 6,483.98 = 2,240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,321.30/6,483.98 = 2,240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,321.30x = 6,483.98 × 2,240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,321.30x = 14,525,252.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,525,252.29/4,321.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.32

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