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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.97, 6,394.28 and 2,183.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.97, 6,394.28 and 2,183.45 is: 3,275.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.97 : 6,394.28 = 2,183.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.97/6,394.28 = 2,183.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.97x = 6,394.28 × 2,183.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.97x = 13,961,547.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,961,547.78/4,261.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.84

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