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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,243.14, 6,366.54 and 2,296.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,243.14, 6,366.54 and 2,296.71 is: 3,446.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,243.14 : 6,366.54 = 2,296.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,243.14/6,366.54 = 2,296.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,243.14x = 6,366.54 × 2,296.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,243.14x = 14,622,096.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,622,096.08/4,243.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.06

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