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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.01, 6,361.37 and 2,270.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.01, 6,361.37 and 2,270.69 is: 3,398.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.01 : 6,361.37 = 2,270.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.01/6,361.37 = 2,270.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.01x = 6,361.37 × 2,270.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.01x = 14,444,720.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,444,720.83/4,250.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.75

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