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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,286.76, 6,418.31 and 2,202.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,286.76, 6,418.31 and 2,202.27 is: 3,297.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,286.76 : 6,418.31 = 2,202.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,286.76/6,418.31 = 2,202.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,286.76x = 6,418.31 × 2,202.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,286.76x = 14,134,840.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,134,840.55/4,286.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.32

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