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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,221.30, 6,333.93 and 2,835.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,221.30, 6,333.93 and 2,835.30 is: 4,254.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,221.30 : 6,333.93 = 2,835.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,221.30/6,333.93 = 2,835.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,221.30x = 6,333.93 × 2,835.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,221.30x = 17,958,591.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,958,591.73/4,221.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.28

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