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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,257.74, 6,373.41 and 2,305.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,257.74, 6,373.41 and 2,305.10 is: 3,450.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,257.74 : 6,373.41 = 2,305.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,257.74/6,373.41 = 2,305.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,257.74x = 6,373.41 × 2,305.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,257.74x = 14,691,347.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,691,347.39/4,257.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.50

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