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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.78, 6,375.42 and 2,275.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.78, 6,375.42 and 2,275.03 is: 3,414.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.78 : 6,375.42 = 2,275.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.78/6,375.42 = 2,275.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.78x = 6,375.42 × 2,275.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.78x = 14,504,255.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,504,255.82/4,247.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.55

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