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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.96, 6,308.93 and 2,231.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.96, 6,308.93 and 2,231.18 is: 3,346.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.96 : 6,308.93 = 2,231.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.96/6,308.93 = 2,231.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.96x = 6,308.93 × 2,231.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.96x = 14,076,358.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,076,358.44/4,205.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.76

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