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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,219.83, 6,322.46 and 2,273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,219.83, 6,322.46 and 2,273.40 is: 3,406.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,219.83 : 6,322.46 = 2,273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,219.83/6,322.46 = 2,273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,219.83x = 6,322.46 × 2,273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,219.83x = 14,373,469.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,373,469.20/4,219.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.17

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