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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,238.76, 6,362.28 and 2,295.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,238.76, 6,362.28 and 2,295.12 is: 3,444.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,238.76 : 6,362.28 = 2,295.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,238.76/6,362.28 = 2,295.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,238.76x = 6,362.28 × 2,295.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,238.76x = 14,602,196.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,602,196.07/4,238.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.92

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