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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,257.08, 6,377.69 and 2,310.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,257.08, 6,377.69 and 2,310.92 is: 3,462.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,257.08 : 6,377.69 = 2,310.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,257.08/6,377.69 = 2,310.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,257.08x = 6,377.69 × 2,310.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,257.08x = 14,738,305.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,738,305.26/4,257.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.07

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