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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.15, 6,408.90 and 2,301.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.15, 6,408.90 and 2,301.83 is: 3,450.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.15 : 6,408.90 = 2,301.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.15/6,408.90 = 2,301.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.15x = 6,408.90 × 2,301.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.15x = 14,752,198.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,752,198.29/4,275.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.69

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