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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.44, 6,401.63 and 2,187.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.44, 6,401.63 and 2,187.37 is: 3,280.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.44 : 6,401.63 = 2,187.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.44/6,401.63 = 2,187.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.44x = 6,401.63 × 2,187.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.44x = 14,002,698.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,002,698.57/4,268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.52

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