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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,209.83, 6,316.56 and 2,259.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,209.83, 6,316.56 and 2,259.75 is: 3,390.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,209.83 : 6,316.56 = 2,259.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,209.83/6,316.56 = 2,259.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,209.83x = 6,316.56 × 2,259.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,209.83x = 14,273,846.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,273,846.46/4,209.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.60

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