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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,231.21, 6,350.66 and 2,258.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,231.21, 6,350.66 and 2,258.51 is: 3,389.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,231.21 : 6,350.66 = 2,258.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,231.21/6,350.66 = 2,258.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,231.21x = 6,350.66 × 2,258.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,231.21x = 14,343,029.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,343,029.12/4,231.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.82

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