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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,278.04, 6,414.76 and 2,197.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,278.04, 6,414.76 and 2,197.20 is: 3,294.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,278.04 : 6,414.76 = 2,197.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,278.04/6,414.76 = 2,197.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,278.04x = 6,414.76 × 2,197.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,278.04x = 14,094,510.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,094,510.67/4,278.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.62

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