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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,232.85, 6,360.77 and 2,259.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,232.85, 6,360.77 and 2,259.84 is: 3,395.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,232.85 : 6,360.77 = 2,259.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,232.85/6,360.77 = 2,259.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,232.85x = 6,360.77 × 2,259.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,232.85x = 14,374,322.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,374,322.48/4,232.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.90

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