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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.38, 6,393.62 and 2,176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.38, 6,393.62 and 2,176.48 is: 3,264.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.38 : 6,393.62 = 2,176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.38/6,393.62 = 2,176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.38x = 6,393.62 × 2,176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.38x = 13,915,586.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,915,586.06/4,262.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.75

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