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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,276.26, 6,415.90 and 2,197.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,276.26, 6,415.90 and 2,197.24 is: 3,296.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,276.26 : 6,415.90 = 2,197.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,276.26/6,415.90 = 2,197.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,276.26x = 6,415.90 × 2,197.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,276.26x = 14,097,272.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,097,272.12/4,276.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.64

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