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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,256.70, 6,373.51 and 2,200.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,256.70, 6,373.51 and 2,200.38 is: 3,294.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,256.70 : 6,373.51 = 2,200.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,256.70/6,373.51 = 2,200.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,256.70x = 6,373.51 × 2,200.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,256.70x = 14,024,143.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,024,143.93/4,256.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.60

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