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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.38, 6,403.53 and 2,191.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.38, 6,403.53 and 2,191.38 is: 3,286.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.38 : 6,403.53 = 2,191.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.38/6,403.53 = 2,191.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.38x = 6,403.53 × 2,191.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.38x = 14,032,567.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,032,567.57/4,270.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.02

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