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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283.83, 6,422.97 and 2,818.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283.83, 6,422.97 and 2,818.54 is: 4,225.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283.83 : 6,422.97 = 2,818.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283.83/6,422.97 = 2,818.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283.83x = 6,422.97 × 2,818.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283.83x = 18,103,397.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,103,397.86/4,283.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.98

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