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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,280.66, 6,422.21 and 2,527.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,280.66, 6,422.21 and 2,527.26 is: 3,791.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,280.66 : 6,422.21 = 2,527.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,280.66/6,422.21 = 2,527.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,280.66x = 6,422.21 × 2,527.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,280.66x = 16,230,581.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,230,581.81/4,280.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.61

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