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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,221.36, 6,326.52 and 2,269.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,221.36, 6,326.52 and 2,269.36 is: 3,401.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,221.36 : 6,326.52 = 2,269.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,221.36/6,326.52 = 2,269.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,221.36x = 6,326.52 × 2,269.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,221.36x = 14,357,151.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,357,151.43/4,221.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.07

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