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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.71, 6,368.39 and 2,275.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.71, 6,368.39 and 2,275.38 is: 3,405.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.71 : 6,368.39 = 2,275.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.71/6,368.39 = 2,275.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.71x = 6,368.39 × 2,275.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.71x = 14,490,495.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,490,495.86/4,254.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.76

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