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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.13, 6,395.57 and 2,182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.13, 6,395.57 and 2,182.56 is: 3,275.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.13 : 6,395.57 = 2,182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.13/6,395.57 = 2,182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.13x = 6,395.57 × 2,182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.13x = 13,958,704.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,958,704.35/4,261.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.83

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