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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.71, 6,377.02 and 2,301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.71, 6,377.02 and 2,301.28 is: 3,454.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.71 : 6,377.02 = 2,301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.71/6,377.02 = 2,301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.71x = 6,377.02 × 2,301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.71x = 14,675,286.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,675,286.89/4,247.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.87

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