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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.70, 6,398.97 and 2,217.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.70, 6,398.97 and 2,217.38 is: 3,320.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.70 : 6,398.97 = 2,217.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.70/6,398.97 = 2,217.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.70x = 6,398.97 × 2,217.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.70x = 14,188,948.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,188,948.10/4,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.06

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