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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,210.32, 6,311.52 and 2,262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,210.32, 6,311.52 and 2,262.72 is: 3,391.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,210.32 : 6,311.52 = 2,262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,210.32/6,311.52 = 2,262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,210.32x = 6,311.52 × 2,262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,210.32x = 14,281,202.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,281,202.53/4,210.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.95

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