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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.06, 6,353.79 and 2,288.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.06, 6,353.79 and 2,288.66 is: 3,433.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.06 : 6,353.79 = 2,288.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.06/6,353.79 = 2,288.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.06x = 6,353.79 × 2,288.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.06x = 14,541,665.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,541,665.02/4,235.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.64

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