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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,209.97, 6,306.86 and 2,355.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,209.97, 6,306.86 and 2,355.46 is: 3,528.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,209.97 : 6,306.86 = 2,355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,209.97/6,306.86 = 2,355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,209.97x = 6,306.86 × 2,355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,209.97x = 14,855,556.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,855,556.46/4,209.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.66

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