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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,314.81, 6,468.69 and 2,235.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,314.81, 6,468.69 and 2,235.42 is: 3,351.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,314.81 : 6,468.69 = 2,235.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,314.81/6,468.69 = 2,235.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,314.81x = 6,468.69 × 2,235.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,314.81x = 14,460,247.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,460,247.38/4,314.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.30

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