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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,264.35, 6,392.13 and 2,312.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,264.35, 6,392.13 and 2,312.43 is: 3,466.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,264.35 : 6,392.13 = 2,312.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,264.35/6,392.13 = 2,312.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,264.35x = 6,392.13 × 2,312.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,264.35x = 14,781,341.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,781,341.61/4,264.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.26

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