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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,243.55, 6,362.24 and 2,853.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,243.55, 6,362.24 and 2,853.43 is: 4,278.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,243.55 : 6,362.24 = 2,853.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,243.55/6,362.24 = 2,853.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,243.55x = 6,362.24 × 2,853.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,243.55x = 18,154,176.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,154,176.31/4,243.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,278.07

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