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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,285.89, 6,434.33 and 2,339.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,285.89, 6,434.33 and 2,339.46 is: 3,512.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,285.89 : 6,434.33 = 2,339.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,285.89/6,434.33 = 2,339.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,285.89x = 6,434.33 × 2,339.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,285.89x = 15,052,845.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,052,845.96/4,285.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.19

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