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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.98, 6,388.93 and 2,181.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.98, 6,388.93 and 2,181.23 is: 3,269.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.98 : 6,388.93 = 2,181.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.98/6,388.93 = 2,181.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.98x = 6,388.93 × 2,181.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.98x = 13,935,708.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,935,708.25/4,262.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.01

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