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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,231.98, 6,350.37 and 2,284.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,231.98, 6,350.37 and 2,284.14 is: 3,427.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,231.98 : 6,350.37 = 2,284.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,231.98/6,350.37 = 2,284.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,231.98x = 6,350.37 × 2,284.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,231.98x = 14,505,134.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,505,134.13/4,231.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.51

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