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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,236.84, 6,357.98 and 2,290.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,236.84, 6,357.98 and 2,290.44 is: 3,437.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,236.84 : 6,357.98 = 2,290.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,236.84/6,357.98 = 2,290.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,236.84x = 6,357.98 × 2,290.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,236.84x = 14,562,571.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,562,571.71/4,236.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.13

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