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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.45, 6,401.13 and 2,184.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.45, 6,401.13 and 2,184.89 is: 3,280.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.45 : 6,401.13 = 2,184.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.45/6,401.13 = 2,184.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.45x = 6,401.13 × 2,184.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.45x = 13,985,724.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,985,724.73/4,263.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.38

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