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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,203.72, 6,302.82 and 2,355.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,203.72, 6,302.82 and 2,355.03 is: 3,531.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,203.72 : 6,302.82 = 2,355.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,203.72/6,302.82 = 2,355.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,203.72x = 6,302.82 × 2,355.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,203.72x = 14,843,330.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,843,330.18/4,203.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.00

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