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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.70, 6,393.18 and 2,182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.70, 6,393.18 and 2,182.88 is: 3,274.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.70 : 6,393.18 = 2,182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.70/6,393.18 = 2,182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.70x = 6,393.18 × 2,182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.70x = 13,955,544.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,955,544.76/4,261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.64

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