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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.73, 6,380.37 and 2,283.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.73, 6,380.37 and 2,283.39 is: 3,417.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.73 : 6,380.37 = 2,283.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.73/6,380.37 = 2,283.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.73x = 6,380.37 × 2,283.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.73x = 14,568,873.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,568,873.05/4,262.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.74

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