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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.06, 6,415.59 and 2,195.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.06, 6,415.59 and 2,195.91 is: 3,293.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.06 : 6,415.59 = 2,195.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.06/6,415.59 = 2,195.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.06x = 6,415.59 × 2,195.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.06x = 14,088,066.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,088,066.47/4,277.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.87

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