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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.64, 6,397.83 and 2,184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.64, 6,397.83 and 2,184.06 is: 3,278.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.64 : 6,397.83 = 2,184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.64/6,397.83 = 2,184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.64x = 6,397.83 × 2,184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.64x = 13,973,244.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,973,244.59/4,262.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.07

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