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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.34, 6,406.05 and 2,188.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.34, 6,406.05 and 2,188.76 is: 3,281.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.34 : 6,406.05 = 2,188.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.34/6,406.05 = 2,188.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.34x = 6,406.05 × 2,188.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.34x = 14,021,273.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,021,273.97/4,273.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.10

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