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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,259.38, 6,392.94 and 2,180.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,259.38, 6,392.94 and 2,180.82 is: 3,273.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,259.38 : 6,392.94 = 2,180.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,259.38/6,392.94 = 2,180.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,259.38x = 6,392.94 × 2,180.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,259.38x = 13,941,851.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,941,851.41/4,259.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.21

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