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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,208.34, 6,307.02 and 2,258.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,208.34, 6,307.02 and 2,258.26 is: 3,384.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,208.34 : 6,307.02 = 2,258.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,208.34/6,307.02 = 2,258.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,208.34x = 6,307.02 × 2,258.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,208.34x = 14,242,890.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,242,890.99/4,208.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.44

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