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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.19, 6,507.71 and 2,366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.19, 6,507.71 and 2,366.12 is: 3,547.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.19 : 6,507.71 = 2,366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.19/6,507.71 = 2,366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.19x = 6,507.71 × 2,366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.19x = 15,398,036.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,398,036.10/4,340.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.78

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