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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,207.68, 6,312.48 and 2,261.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,207.68, 6,312.48 and 2,261.76 is: 3,393.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,207.68 : 6,312.48 = 2,261.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,207.68/6,312.48 = 2,261.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,207.68x = 6,312.48 × 2,261.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,207.68x = 14,277,314.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,277,314.76/4,207.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.16

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