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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,234.62, 6,348.96 and 2,288.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,234.62, 6,348.96 and 2,288.10 is: 3,430.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,234.62 : 6,348.96 = 2,288.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,234.62/6,348.96 = 2,288.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,234.62x = 6,348.96 × 2,288.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,234.62x = 14,527,055.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,527,055.38/4,234.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.55

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