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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,243.86, 6,358.44 and 2,297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,243.86, 6,358.44 and 2,297.40 is: 3,442.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,243.86 : 6,358.44 = 2,297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,243.86/6,358.44 = 2,297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,243.86x = 6,358.44 × 2,297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,243.86x = 14,607,880.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,607,880.06/4,243.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.12

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