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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.43, 6,383.14 and 2,319.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.43, 6,383.14 and 2,319.93 is: 3,479.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.43 : 6,383.14 = 2,319.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.43/6,383.14 = 2,319.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.43x = 6,383.14 × 2,319.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.43x = 14,808,437.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,808,437.98/4,255.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.89

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