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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.85, 6,338.01 and 2,280.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.85, 6,338.01 and 2,280.13 is: 3,413.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.85 : 6,338.01 = 2,280.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.85/6,338.01 = 2,280.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.85x = 6,338.01 × 2,280.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.85x = 14,451,486.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,451,486.74/4,233.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.32

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