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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,209.20, 6,313.80 and 2,265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,209.20, 6,313.80 and 2,265.20 is: 3,397.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,209.20 : 6,313.80 = 2,265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,209.20/6,313.80 = 2,265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,209.20x = 6,313.80 × 2,265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,209.20x = 14,301,988.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,301,988.19/4,209.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.80

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