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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,202.76, 6,299.76 and 2,351.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,202.76, 6,299.76 and 2,351.16 is: 3,524.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,202.76 : 6,299.76 = 2,351.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,202.76/6,299.76 = 2,351.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,202.76x = 6,299.76 × 2,351.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,202.76x = 14,811,743.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,811,743.72/4,202.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.29

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