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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,210.72, 6,313.20 and 2,260.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,210.72, 6,313.20 and 2,260.96 is: 3,389.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,210.72 : 6,313.20 = 2,260.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,210.72/6,313.20 = 2,260.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,210.72x = 6,313.20 × 2,260.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,210.72x = 14,273,892.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,273,892.67/4,210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.89

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