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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,282.62, 6,419.73 and 2,203.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,282.62, 6,419.73 and 2,203.62 is: 3,303.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,282.62 : 6,419.73 = 2,203.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,282.62/6,419.73 = 2,203.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,282.62x = 6,419.73 × 2,203.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,282.62x = 14,146,645.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,146,645.42/4,282.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.27

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