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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283.64, 6,425.69 and 2,203.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283.64, 6,425.69 and 2,203.11 is: 3,304.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283.64 : 6,425.69 = 2,203.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283.64/6,425.69 = 2,203.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283.64x = 6,425.69 × 2,203.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283.64x = 14,156,501.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,156,501.90/4,283.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.78

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