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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,237.14, 6,357.54 and 2,290.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,237.14, 6,357.54 and 2,290.72 is: 3,437.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,237.14 : 6,357.54 = 2,290.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,237.14/6,357.54 = 2,290.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,237.14x = 6,357.54 × 2,290.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,237.14x = 14,563,344.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,563,344.03/4,237.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.07

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