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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.29, 6,351.73 and 2,283.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.29, 6,351.73 and 2,283.22 is: 3,425.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.29 : 6,351.73 = 2,283.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.29/6,351.73 = 2,283.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.29x = 6,351.73 × 2,283.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.29x = 14,502,396.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,502,396.97/4,233.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.80

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