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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.30, 6,230.40 and 2,285.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.30, 6,230.40 and 2,285.62 is: 3,421.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.30 : 6,230.40 = 2,285.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.30/6,230.40 = 2,285.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.30x = 6,230.40 × 2,285.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.30x = 14,240,326.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,240,326.85/4,162.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.26

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