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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.08, 6,402.95 and 2,297.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.08, 6,402.95 and 2,297.26 is: 3,440.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.08 : 6,402.95 = 2,297.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.08/6,402.95 = 2,297.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.08x = 6,402.95 × 2,297.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.08x = 14,709,246.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,709,246.05/4,275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.70

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