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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.93, 6,420.67 and 2,199.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.93, 6,420.67 and 2,199.33 is: 3,300.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.93 : 6,420.67 = 2,199.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.93/6,420.67 = 2,199.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.93x = 6,420.67 × 2,199.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.93x = 14,121,166.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,121,166.65/4,277.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,300.94

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