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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.70, 6,386.13 and 2,316.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.70, 6,386.13 and 2,316.54 is: 3,470.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.70 : 6,386.13 = 2,316.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.70/6,386.13 = 2,316.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.70x = 6,386.13 × 2,316.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.70x = 14,793,725.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,793,725.59/4,262.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.51

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