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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,238.93, 6,362.25 and 2,266.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,238.93, 6,362.25 and 2,266.23 is: 3,401.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,238.93 : 6,362.25 = 2,266.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,238.93/6,362.25 = 2,266.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,238.93x = 6,362.25 × 2,266.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,238.93x = 14,418,310.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,418,310.49/4,238.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.41

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