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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.85, 6,303.18 and 2,231.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.85, 6,303.18 and 2,231.07 is: 3,343.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.85 : 6,303.18 = 2,231.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.85/6,303.18 = 2,231.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.85x = 6,303.18 × 2,231.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.85x = 14,062,835.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,062,835.80/4,205.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.64

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