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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,223.43, 6,328.31 and 2,574.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,223.43, 6,328.31 and 2,574.99 is: 3,858.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,223.43 : 6,328.31 = 2,574.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,223.43/6,328.31 = 2,574.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,223.43x = 6,328.31 × 2,574.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,223.43x = 16,295,322.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,295,322.09/4,223.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.31

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