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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.77, 6,347.84 and 2,258.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.77, 6,347.84 and 2,258.15 is: 3,385.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.77 : 6,347.84 = 2,258.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.77/6,347.84 = 2,258.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.77x = 6,347.84 × 2,258.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.77x = 14,334,331.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,334,331.87/4,233.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.71

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