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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,234.61, 6,347.32 and 2,385.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,234.61, 6,347.32 and 2,385.25 is: 3,575.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,234.61 : 6,347.32 = 2,385.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,234.61/6,347.32 = 2,385.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,234.61x = 6,347.32 × 2,385.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,234.61x = 15,139,923.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,139,923.20/4,234.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.28

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