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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.51, 6,404.43 and 2,193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.51, 6,404.43 and 2,193.02 is: 3,283.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.51 : 6,404.43 = 2,193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.51/6,404.43 = 2,193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.51x = 6,404.43 × 2,193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.51x = 14,045,043.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,045,043.08/4,277.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.46

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