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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,274.20, 6,417.90 and 2,330.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,274.20, 6,417.90 and 2,330.20 is: 3,498.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,274.20 : 6,417.90 = 2,330.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,274.20/6,417.90 = 2,330.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,274.20x = 6,417.90 × 2,330.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,274.20x = 14,954,990.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,954,990.58/4,274.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.90

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