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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,280.59, 6,421.20 and 1,815.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,280.59, 6,421.20 and 1,815.13 is: 2,722.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,280.59 : 6,421.20 = 1,815.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,280.59/6,421.20 = 1,815.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,280.59x = 6,421.20 × 1,815.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,280.59x = 11,655,312.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,655,312.76/4,280.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,722.83

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