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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.95, 6,399.34 and 2,217.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.95, 6,399.34 and 2,217.63 is: 3,320.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.95 : 6,399.34 = 2,217.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.95/6,399.34 = 2,217.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.95x = 6,399.34 × 2,217.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.95x = 14,191,368.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,191,368.36/4,273.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.43

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