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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,245.74, 6,368.56 and 2,310.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,245.74, 6,368.56 and 2,310.26 is: 3,465.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,245.74 : 6,368.56 = 2,310.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,245.74/6,368.56 = 2,310.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,245.74x = 6,368.56 × 2,310.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,245.74x = 14,713,029.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,713,029.43/4,245.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.36

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