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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,186.89, 6,280.34 and 2,335.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,186.89, 6,280.34 and 2,335.23 is: 3,502.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,186.89 : 6,280.34 = 2,335.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,186.89/6,280.34 = 2,335.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,186.89x = 6,280.34 × 2,335.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,186.89x = 14,666,026.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,666,026.70/4,186.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.85

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