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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,230.03, 6,343.08 and 2,255.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,230.03, 6,343.08 and 2,255.16 is: 3,381.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,230.03 : 6,343.08 = 2,255.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,230.03/6,343.08 = 2,255.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,230.03x = 6,343.08 × 2,255.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,230.03x = 14,304,660.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,304,660.29/4,230.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.69

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