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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.32, 6,376.62 and 2,308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.32, 6,376.62 and 2,308.16 is: 3,459.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.32 : 6,376.62 = 2,308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.32/6,376.62 = 2,308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.32x = 6,376.62 × 2,308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.32x = 14,718,259.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,718,259.22/4,254.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.60

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