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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283.70, 6,427.35 and 2,337.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283.70, 6,427.35 and 2,337.30 is: 3,506.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283.70 : 6,427.35 = 2,337.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283.70/6,427.35 = 2,337.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283.70x = 6,427.35 × 2,337.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283.70x = 15,022,645.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,022,645.16/4,283.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.93

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