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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,231.33, 6,346.68 and 2,253.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,231.33, 6,346.68 and 2,253.91 is: 3,380.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,231.33 : 6,346.68 = 2,253.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,231.33/6,346.68 = 2,253.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,231.33x = 6,346.68 × 2,253.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,231.33x = 14,304,845.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,304,845.52/4,231.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.70

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