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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,208.80, 6,315.02 and 2,258.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,208.80, 6,315.02 and 2,258.72 is: 3,389.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,208.80 : 6,315.02 = 2,258.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,208.80/6,315.02 = 2,258.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,208.80x = 6,315.02 × 2,258.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,208.80x = 14,263,874.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,263,874.94/4,208.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.06

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