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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,226.23, 6,340.79 and 2,380.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,226.23, 6,340.79 and 2,380.96 is: 3,572.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,226.23 : 6,340.79 = 2,380.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,226.23/6,340.79 = 2,380.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,226.23x = 6,340.79 × 2,380.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,226.23x = 15,097,167.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,097,167.36/4,226.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.25

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