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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.70, 6,338.55 and 2,843.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.70, 6,338.55 and 2,843.30 is: 4,264.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.70 : 6,338.55 = 2,843.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.70/6,338.55 = 2,843.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.70x = 6,338.55 × 2,843.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.70x = 18,022,399.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,022,399.22/4,225.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.95

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