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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.40, 6,366.42 and 2,274.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.40, 6,366.42 and 2,274.09 is: 3,403.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.40 : 6,366.42 = 2,274.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.40/6,366.42 = 2,274.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.40x = 6,366.42 × 2,274.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.40x = 14,477,812.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,477,812.06/4,253.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.82

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