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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,202.60, 6,306.06 and 2,255.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,202.60, 6,306.06 and 2,255.40 is: 3,384.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,202.60 : 6,306.06 = 2,255.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,202.60/6,306.06 = 2,255.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,202.60x = 6,306.06 × 2,255.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,202.60x = 14,222,687.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,222,687.72/4,202.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.26

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