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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,237.78, 6,350.61 and 2,385.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,237.78, 6,350.61 and 2,385.01 is: 3,574.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,237.78 : 6,350.61 = 2,385.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,237.78/6,350.61 = 2,385.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,237.78x = 6,350.61 × 2,385.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,237.78x = 15,146,268.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,146,268.36/4,237.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.10

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