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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.43, 6,392.14 and 2,325.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.43, 6,392.14 and 2,325.93 is: 3,488.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.43 : 6,392.14 = 2,325.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.43/6,392.14 = 2,325.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.43x = 6,392.14 × 2,325.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.43x = 14,867,670.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,867,670.19/4,261.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.89

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