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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.05, 6,402.31 and 2,294.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.05, 6,402.31 and 2,294.46 is: 3,440.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.05 : 6,402.31 = 2,294.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.05/6,402.31 = 2,294.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.05x = 6,402.31 × 2,294.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.05x = 14,689,838.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,689,838.47/4,270.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.20

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