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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.93, 6,357.77 and 2,157.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.93, 6,357.77 and 2,157.37 is: 3,238.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.93 : 6,357.77 = 2,157.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.93/6,357.77 = 2,157.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.93x = 6,357.77 × 2,157.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.93x = 13,716,062.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,716,062.26/4,235.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.03

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