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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.28, 6,306.42 and 2,357.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.28, 6,306.42 and 2,357.12 is: 3,535.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.28 : 6,306.42 = 2,357.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.28/6,306.42 = 2,357.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.28x = 6,306.42 × 2,357.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.28x = 14,864,988.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,864,988.71/4,204.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.68

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