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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,288.93, 6,432.98 and 2,207.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,288.93, 6,432.98 and 2,207.83 is: 3,311.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,288.93 : 6,432.98 = 2,207.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,288.93/6,432.98 = 2,207.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,288.93x = 6,432.98 × 2,207.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,288.93x = 14,202,926.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,202,926.23/4,288.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.53

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