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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,209.66, 6,306.42 and 2,355.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,209.66, 6,306.42 and 2,355.17 is: 3,528.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,209.66 : 6,306.42 = 2,355.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,209.66/6,306.42 = 2,355.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,209.66x = 6,306.42 × 2,355.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,209.66x = 14,852,659.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,852,659.66/4,209.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.23

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