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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.64, 6,355.28 and 2,285.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.64, 6,355.28 and 2,285.56 is: 3,429.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.64 : 6,355.28 = 2,285.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.64/6,355.28 = 2,285.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.64x = 6,355.28 × 2,285.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.64x = 14,525,373.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,525,373.76/4,235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.32

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