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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,256.74, 6,371.91 and 2,304.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,256.74, 6,371.91 and 2,304.10 is: 3,449.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,256.74 : 6,371.91 = 2,304.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,256.74/6,371.91 = 2,304.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,256.74x = 6,371.91 × 2,304.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,256.74x = 14,681,517.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,681,517.83/4,256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.01

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