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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,237.07, 6,353.76 and 2,262.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,237.07, 6,353.76 and 2,262.26 is: 3,392.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,237.07 : 6,353.76 = 2,262.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,237.07/6,353.76 = 2,262.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,237.07x = 6,353.76 × 2,262.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,237.07x = 14,373,825.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,373,825.33/4,237.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.40

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