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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,243.61, 6,363.08 and 2,271.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,243.61, 6,363.08 and 2,271.55 is: 3,406.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,243.61 : 6,363.08 = 2,271.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,243.61/6,363.08 = 2,271.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,243.61x = 6,363.08 × 2,271.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,243.61x = 14,454,043.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,454,043.02/4,243.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.08

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