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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,260.33, 6,376.79 and 2,281.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,260.33, 6,376.79 and 2,281.01 is: 3,414.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,260.33 : 6,376.79 = 2,281.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,260.33/6,376.79 = 2,281.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,260.33x = 6,376.79 × 2,281.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,260.33x = 14,545,495.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,545,495.58/4,260.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.17

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