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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,267.98, 6,403.24 and 2,189.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,267.98, 6,403.24 and 2,189.45 is: 3,284.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,267.98 : 6,403.24 = 2,189.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,267.98/6,403.24 = 2,189.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,267.98x = 6,403.24 × 2,189.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,267.98x = 14,019,592.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,019,592.56/4,267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.83

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