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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.37, 6,392.72 and 2,183.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.37, 6,392.72 and 2,183.49 is: 3,274.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.37 : 6,392.72 = 2,183.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.37/6,392.72 = 2,183.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.37x = 6,392.72 × 2,183.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.37x = 13,958,429.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,958,429.28/4,262.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.80

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