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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,264.17, 6,399.09 and 2,317.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,264.17, 6,399.09 and 2,317.74 is: 3,478.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,264.17 : 6,399.09 = 2,317.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,264.17/6,399.09 = 2,317.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,264.17x = 6,399.09 × 2,317.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,264.17x = 14,831,426.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,831,426.86/4,264.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.15

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