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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.87, 6,384.76 and 2,183.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.87, 6,384.76 and 2,183.19 is: 3,270.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.87 : 6,384.76 = 2,183.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.87/6,384.76 = 2,183.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.87x = 6,384.76 × 2,183.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.87x = 13,939,144.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,939,144.18/4,261.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.66

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