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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.57, 6,422.33 and 2,308.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.57, 6,422.33 and 2,308.14 is: 3,462.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.57 : 6,422.33 = 2,308.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.57/6,422.33 = 2,308.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.57x = 6,422.33 × 2,308.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.57x = 14,823,625.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,823,625.23/4,281.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.19

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