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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.34, 6,326.45 and 2,834.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.34, 6,326.45 and 2,834.07 is: 4,248.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.34 : 6,326.45 = 2,834.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.34/6,326.45 = 2,834.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.34x = 6,326.45 × 2,834.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.34x = 17,929,587.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,929,587.98/4,220.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.38

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