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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.67, 6,341.03 and 2,252.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.67, 6,341.03 and 2,252.76 is: 3,380.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.67 : 6,341.03 = 2,252.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.67/6,341.03 = 2,252.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.67x = 6,341.03 × 2,252.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.67x = 14,284,821.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,284,821.48/4,225.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.49

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