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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.79, 6,384.42 and 2,281.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.79, 6,384.42 and 2,281.03 is: 3,423.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.79 : 6,384.42 = 2,281.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.79/6,384.42 = 2,281.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.79x = 6,384.42 × 2,281.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.79x = 14,563,053.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,563,053.55/4,253.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.55

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