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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.09, 6,403.10 and 2,187.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.09, 6,403.10 and 2,187.58 is: 3,283.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.09 : 6,403.10 = 2,187.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.09/6,403.10 = 2,187.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.09x = 6,403.10 × 2,187.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.09x = 14,007,293.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,007,293.50/4,266.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.40

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