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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.57, 6,404.52 and 2,193.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.57, 6,404.52 and 2,193.08 is: 3,283.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.57 : 6,404.52 = 2,193.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.57/6,404.52 = 2,193.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.57x = 6,404.52 × 2,193.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.57x = 14,045,592.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,045,592.70/4,277.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.55

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