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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.04, 6,387.68 and 2,282.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.04, 6,387.68 and 2,282.75 is: 3,421.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.04 : 6,387.68 = 2,282.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.04/6,387.68 = 2,282.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.04x = 6,387.68 × 2,282.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.04x = 14,581,465.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,581,465.11/4,262.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.24

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