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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,276.07, 6,402.27 and 2,191.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,276.07, 6,402.27 and 2,191.58 is: 3,281.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,276.07 : 6,402.27 = 2,191.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,276.07/6,402.27 = 2,191.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,276.07x = 6,402.27 × 2,191.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,276.07x = 14,031,054.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,031,054.88/4,276.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.30

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