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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,231.07, 6,341.70 and 2,279.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,231.07, 6,341.70 and 2,279.16 is: 3,416.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,231.07 : 6,341.70 = 2,279.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,231.07/6,341.70 = 2,279.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,231.07x = 6,341.70 × 2,279.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,231.07x = 14,453,748.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,453,748.97/4,231.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.10

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