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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.24, 6,395.25 and 2,187.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.24, 6,395.25 and 2,187.22 is: 3,278.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.24 : 6,395.25 = 2,187.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.24/6,395.25 = 2,187.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.24x = 6,395.25 × 2,187.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.24x = 13,987,818.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,987,818.71/4,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.72

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