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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.32, 6,383.34 and 2,205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.32, 6,383.34 and 2,205 is: 3,303.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.32 : 6,383.34 = 2,205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.32/6,383.34 = 2,205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.32x = 6,383.34 × 2,205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.32x = 14,075,264.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,075,264.70/4,261.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.03

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