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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.34, 6,398.98 and 2,184.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.34, 6,398.98 and 2,184.84 is: 3,279.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.34 : 6,398.98 = 2,184.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.34/6,398.98 = 2,184.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.34x = 6,398.98 × 2,184.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.34x = 13,980,747.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,980,747.46/4,263.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.29

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