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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,236.28, 6,348.36 and 2,383.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,236.28, 6,348.36 and 2,383.51 is: 3,571.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,236.28 : 6,348.36 = 2,383.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,236.28/6,348.36 = 2,383.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,236.28x = 6,348.36 × 2,383.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,236.28x = 15,131,363.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,131,363.67/4,236.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.85

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