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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.98, 6,393.42 and 2,184.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.98, 6,393.42 and 2,184.22 is: 3,273.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.98 : 6,393.42 = 2,184.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.98/6,393.42 = 2,184.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.98x = 6,393.42 × 2,184.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.98x = 13,964,635.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,964,635.83/4,265.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.49

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