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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.97, 6,300.86 and 2,351.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.97, 6,300.86 and 2,351.46 is: 3,522.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.97 : 6,300.86 = 2,351.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.97/6,300.86 = 2,351.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.97x = 6,300.86 × 2,351.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.97x = 14,816,188.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,816,188.75/4,205.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.66

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