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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,272.89, 6,400.32 and 2,186.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,272.89, 6,400.32 and 2,186.53 is: 3,275.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,272.89 : 6,400.32 = 2,186.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,272.89/6,400.32 = 2,186.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,272.89x = 6,400.32 × 2,186.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,272.89x = 13,994,467.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,994,467.49/4,272.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.18

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