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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.82, 6,353.74 and 2,291.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.82, 6,353.74 and 2,291.82 is: 3,437.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.82 : 6,353.74 = 2,291.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.82/6,353.74 = 2,291.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.82x = 6,353.74 × 2,291.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.82x = 14,561,628.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,561,628.41/4,235.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.74

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