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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.27, 6,365.78 and 2,272.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.27, 6,365.78 and 2,272.40 is: 3,403.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.27 : 6,365.78 = 2,272.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.27/6,365.78 = 2,272.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.27x = 6,365.78 × 2,272.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.27x = 14,465,598.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,465,598.47/4,250.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.46

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