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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.64, 6,379.88 and 2,305.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.64, 6,379.88 and 2,305.20 is: 3,459.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.64 : 6,379.88 = 2,305.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.64/6,379.88 = 2,305.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.64x = 6,379.88 × 2,305.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.64x = 14,706,899.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,706,899.38/4,251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.11

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