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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.07, 6,405.08 and 2,187.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.07, 6,405.08 and 2,187.54 is: 3,284.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.07 : 6,405.08 = 2,187.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.07/6,405.08 = 2,187.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.07x = 6,405.08 × 2,187.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.07x = 14,011,357.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,011,357.77/4,266.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.37

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