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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,267.04, 6,395.16 and 2,287.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,267.04, 6,395.16 and 2,287.76 is: 3,428.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,267.04 : 6,395.16 = 2,287.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,267.04/6,395.16 = 2,287.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,267.04x = 6,395.16 × 2,287.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,267.04x = 14,630,591.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,630,591.24/4,267.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.74

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