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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.64, 6,352.28 and 2,283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.64, 6,352.28 and 2,283.56 is: 3,426.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.64 : 6,352.28 = 2,283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.64/6,352.28 = 2,283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.64x = 6,352.28 × 2,283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.64x = 14,505,812.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,505,812.52/4,233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.32

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