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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.54, 6,399.81 and 2,318.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.54, 6,399.81 and 2,318.22 is: 3,477.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.54 : 6,399.81 = 2,318.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.54/6,399.81 = 2,318.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.54x = 6,399.81 × 2,318.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.54x = 14,836,167.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,836,167.54/4,266.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,477.33

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