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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,231.48, 6,349.62 and 2,283.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,231.48, 6,349.62 and 2,283.64 is: 3,426.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,231.48 : 6,349.62 = 2,283.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,231.48/6,349.62 = 2,283.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,231.48x = 6,349.62 × 2,283.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,231.48x = 14,500,246.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,500,246.22/4,231.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.76

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