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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,234.51, 6,351.77 and 2,290.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,234.51, 6,351.77 and 2,290.51 is: 3,435.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,234.51 : 6,351.77 = 2,290.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,234.51/6,351.77 = 2,290.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,234.51x = 6,351.77 × 2,290.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,234.51x = 14,548,793.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,548,793.48/4,234.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.77

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