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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.22, 6,349.34 and 2,125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.22, 6,349.34 and 2,125.44 is: 3,186.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.22 : 6,349.34 = 2,125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.22/6,349.34 = 2,125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.22x = 6,349.34 × 2,125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.22x = 13,495,141.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,495,141.21/4,235.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.41

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