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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.49, 6,402.33 and 2,187.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.49, 6,402.33 and 2,187.33 is: 3,280.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.49 : 6,402.33 = 2,187.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.49/6,402.33 = 2,187.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.49x = 6,402.33 × 2,187.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.49x = 14,004,008.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,004,008.48/4,268.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.79

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