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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,234.26, 6,335.30 and 2,562.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,234.26, 6,335.30 and 2,562.22 is: 3,833.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,234.26 : 6,335.30 = 2,562.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,234.26/6,335.30 = 2,562.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,234.26x = 6,335.30 × 2,562.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,234.26x = 16,232,432.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,232,432.37/4,234.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.59

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