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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,264.38, 6,394.55 and 2,185.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,264.38, 6,394.55 and 2,185.38 is: 3,277.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,264.38 : 6,394.55 = 2,185.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,264.38/6,394.55 = 2,185.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,264.38x = 6,394.55 × 2,185.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,264.38x = 13,974,510.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,974,510.75/4,264.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.03

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