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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,238.46, 6,364.98 and 2,292.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,238.46, 6,364.98 and 2,292.03 is: 3,441.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,238.46 : 6,364.98 = 2,292.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,238.46/6,364.98 = 2,292.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,238.46x = 6,364.98 × 2,292.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,238.46x = 14,588,725.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,588,725.11/4,238.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.99

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