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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,142.94, 6,228.38 and 2,297.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,142.94, 6,228.38 and 2,297.35 is: 3,453.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,142.94 : 6,228.38 = 2,297.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,142.94/6,228.38 = 2,297.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,142.94x = 6,228.38 × 2,297.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,142.94x = 14,308,768.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,308,768.79/4,142.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.77

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