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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.20, 6,366.15 and 2,273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.20, 6,366.15 and 2,273.88 is: 3,403.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.20 : 6,366.15 = 2,273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.20/6,366.15 = 2,273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.20x = 6,366.15 × 2,273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.20x = 14,475,852.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,475,852.63/4,253.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.52

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