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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.16, 6,381.56 and 2,306.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.16, 6,381.56 and 2,306.76 is: 3,461.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.16 : 6,381.56 = 2,306.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.16/6,381.56 = 2,306.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.16x = 6,381.56 × 2,306.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.16x = 14,720,727.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,720,727.35/4,253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.13

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