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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,256.44, 6,379.78 and 2,280.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,256.44, 6,379.78 and 2,280.56 is: 3,418.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,256.44 : 6,379.78 = 2,280.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,256.44/6,379.78 = 2,280.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,256.44x = 6,379.78 × 2,280.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,256.44x = 14,549,471.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,549,471.08/4,256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.23

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