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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.14, 6,354.53 and 2,288.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.14, 6,354.53 and 2,288.71 is: 3,434.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.14 : 6,354.53 = 2,288.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.14/6,354.53 = 2,288.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.14x = 6,354.53 × 2,288.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.14x = 14,543,676.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,543,676.36/4,235.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.05

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