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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.51, 6,311.58 and 2,256.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.51, 6,311.58 and 2,256.43 is: 3,385.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.51 : 6,311.58 = 2,256.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.51/6,311.58 = 2,256.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.51x = 6,311.58 × 2,256.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.51x = 14,241,638.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,241,638.46/4,206.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.62

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