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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283.43, 6,421.91 and 2,202.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283.43, 6,421.91 and 2,202.54 is: 3,302.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283.43 : 6,421.91 = 2,202.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283.43/6,421.91 = 2,202.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283.43x = 6,421.91 × 2,202.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283.43x = 14,144,502.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,144,502.64/4,283.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.14

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