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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,245.34, 6,363.06 and 2,294.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,245.34, 6,363.06 and 2,294.14 is: 3,438.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,245.34 : 6,363.06 = 2,294.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,245.34/6,363.06 = 2,294.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,245.34x = 6,363.06 × 2,294.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,245.34x = 14,597,750.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,597,750.47/4,245.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.54

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