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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.66, 6,419.25 and 2,332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.66, 6,419.25 and 2,332.80 is: 3,497.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.66 : 6,419.25 = 2,332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.66/6,419.25 = 2,332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.66x = 6,419.25 × 2,332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.66x = 14,974,826.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,974,826.40/4,281.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.43

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