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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,207.39, 6,312.91 and 2,257.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,207.39, 6,312.91 and 2,257.32 is: 3,386.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,207.39 : 6,312.91 = 2,257.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,207.39/6,312.91 = 2,257.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,207.39x = 6,312.91 × 2,257.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,207.39x = 14,250,244.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,250,244.75/4,207.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.95

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