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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.54, 6,386.93 and 2,282.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.54, 6,386.93 and 2,282.25 is: 3,420.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.54 : 6,386.93 = 2,282.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.54/6,386.93 = 2,282.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.54x = 6,386.93 × 2,282.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.54x = 14,576,567.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,576,567.71/4,261.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.50

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