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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.99, 6,378.24 and 2,300.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.99, 6,378.24 and 2,300.87 is: 3,452.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.99 : 6,378.24 = 2,300.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.99/6,378.24 = 2,300.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.99x = 6,378.24 × 2,300.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.99x = 14,675,501.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,675,501.07/4,250.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.25

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