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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.70, 6,308.54 and 2,332.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.70, 6,308.54 and 2,332.74 is: 3,499.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.70 : 6,308.54 = 2,332.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.70/6,308.54 = 2,332.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.70x = 6,308.54 × 2,332.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.70x = 14,716,183.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,716,183.60/4,205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.10

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