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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,230.17, 6,348.51 and 2,382.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,230.17, 6,348.51 and 2,382.91 is: 3,576.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,230.17 : 6,348.51 = 2,382.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,230.17/6,348.51 = 2,382.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,230.17x = 6,348.51 × 2,382.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,230.17x = 15,127,927.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,127,927.96/4,230.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,576.20

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