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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,267.49, 6,395.67 and 2,185.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,267.49, 6,395.67 and 2,185.74 is: 3,275.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,267.49 : 6,395.67 = 2,185.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,267.49/6,395.67 = 2,185.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,267.49x = 6,395.67 × 2,185.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,267.49x = 13,979,271.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,979,271.75/4,267.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.76

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