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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.86, 6,341.31 and 2,353.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.86, 6,341.31 and 2,353.32 is: 3,531.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.86 : 6,341.31 = 2,353.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.86/6,341.31 = 2,353.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.86x = 6,341.31 × 2,353.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.86x = 14,923,131.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,923,131.65/4,225.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.38

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