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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.87, 6,424.80 and 1,817.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.87, 6,424.80 and 1,817.28 is: 2,726.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.87 : 6,424.80 = 1,817.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.87/6,424.80 = 1,817.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.87x = 6,424.80 × 1,817.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.87x = 11,675,660.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,675,660.54/4,281.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.77

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