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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.22, 6,358.86 and 2,385.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.22, 6,358.86 and 2,385.90 is: 3,582.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.22 : 6,358.86 = 2,385.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.22/6,358.86 = 2,385.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.22x = 6,358.86 × 2,385.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.22x = 15,171,604.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,171,604.07/4,235.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.25

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