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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,284.24, 6,424.74 and 2,335.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,284.24, 6,424.74 and 2,335.38 is: 3,502.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,284.24 : 6,424.74 = 2,335.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,284.24/6,424.74 = 2,335.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,284.24x = 6,424.74 × 2,335.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,284.24x = 15,004,209.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,004,209.30/4,284.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.19

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