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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,183.28, 6,276.05 and 2,335.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,183.28, 6,276.05 and 2,335.72 is: 3,504.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,183.28 : 6,276.05 = 2,335.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,183.28/6,276.05 = 2,335.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,183.28x = 6,276.05 × 2,335.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,183.28x = 14,659,067.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,659,067.05/4,183.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.21

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