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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,223.34, 6,332.58 and 2,493.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,223.34, 6,332.58 and 2,493.18 is: 3,738.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,223.34 : 6,332.58 = 2,493.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,223.34/6,332.58 = 2,493.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,223.34x = 6,332.58 × 2,493.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,223.34x = 15,788,261.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,788,261.80/4,223.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.34

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