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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,226.38, 6,341.39 and 2,278.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,226.38, 6,341.39 and 2,278.13 is: 3,418.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,226.38 : 6,341.39 = 2,278.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,226.38/6,341.39 = 2,278.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,226.38x = 6,341.39 × 2,278.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,226.38x = 14,446,476.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,446,476.25/4,226.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.17

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