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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.90, 6,384.15 and 2,306.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.90, 6,384.15 and 2,306.67 is: 3,460.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.90 : 6,384.15 = 2,306.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.90/6,384.15 = 2,306.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.90x = 6,384.15 × 2,306.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.90x = 14,726,127.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,726,127.28/4,254.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.98

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