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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.94, 6,370.27 and 2,276.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.94, 6,370.27 and 2,276.63 is: 3,407.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.94 : 6,370.27 = 2,276.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.94/6,370.27 = 2,276.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.94x = 6,370.27 × 2,276.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.94x = 14,502,734.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,502,734.14/4,255.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.64

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