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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.05, 6,356.42 and 2,262.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.05, 6,356.42 and 2,262.35 is: 3,395.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.05 : 6,356.42 = 2,262.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.05/6,356.42 = 2,262.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.05x = 6,356.42 × 2,262.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.05x = 14,380,436.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,380,436.82/4,235.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.58

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