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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.98, 6,380.56 and 2,280.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.98, 6,380.56 and 2,280.27 is: 3,419.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.98 : 6,380.56 = 2,280.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.98/6,380.56 = 2,280.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.98x = 6,380.56 × 2,280.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.98x = 14,549,399.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,549,399.55/4,254.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.38

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