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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,290.82, 6,436.52 and 2,314.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,290.82, 6,436.52 and 2,314.02 is: 3,471.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,290.82 : 6,436.52 = 2,314.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,290.82/6,436.52 = 2,314.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,290.82x = 6,436.52 × 2,314.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,290.82x = 14,894,236.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,894,236.01/4,290.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.19

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