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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.65, 6,309.39 and 2,357.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.65, 6,309.39 and 2,357.14 is: 3,531.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.65 : 6,309.39 = 2,357.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.65/6,309.39 = 2,357.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.65x = 6,309.39 × 2,357.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.65x = 14,872,115.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,872,115.54/4,211.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.19

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