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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.12, 6,414.30 and 2,334.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.12, 6,414.30 and 2,334.66 is: 3,497.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.12 : 6,414.30 = 2,334.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.12/6,414.30 = 2,334.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.12x = 6,414.30 × 2,334.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.12x = 14,975,209.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,975,209.64/4,281.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.97

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