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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.70, 6,408.32 and 2,298.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.70, 6,408.32 and 2,298.47 is: 3,443.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.70 : 6,408.32 = 2,298.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.70/6,408.32 = 2,298.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.70x = 6,408.32 × 2,298.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.70x = 14,729,287.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,729,287.74/4,277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.27

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