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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,203.84, 6,306.57 and 2,357.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,203.84, 6,306.57 and 2,357.04 is: 3,536.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,203.84 : 6,306.57 = 2,357.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,203.84/6,306.57 = 2,357.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,203.84x = 6,306.57 × 2,357.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,203.84x = 14,864,837.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,864,837.75/4,203.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.01

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