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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.41, 6,311.43 and 2,256.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.41, 6,311.43 and 2,256.33 is: 3,385.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.41 : 6,311.43 = 2,256.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.41/6,311.43 = 2,256.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.41x = 6,311.43 × 2,256.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.41x = 14,240,677.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,240,677.94/4,206.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.47

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