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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.72, 6,314.52 and 2,359.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.72, 6,314.52 and 2,359.38 is: 3,541.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.72 : 6,314.52 = 2,359.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.72/6,314.52 = 2,359.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.72x = 6,314.52 × 2,359.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.72x = 14,898,352.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,898,352.20/4,206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.56

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