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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.66, 6,306.39 and 2,356.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.66, 6,306.39 and 2,356.26 is: 3,532.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.66 : 6,306.39 = 2,356.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.66/6,306.39 = 2,356.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.66x = 6,306.39 × 2,356.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.66x = 14,859,494.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,859,494.50/4,206.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.37

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