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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,301.28, 6,435.61 and 2,547.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,301.28, 6,435.61 and 2,547.23 is: 3,811.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,301.28 : 6,435.61 = 2,547.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,301.28/6,435.61 = 2,547.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,301.28x = 6,435.61 × 2,547.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,301.28x = 16,392,949.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,392,949.87/4,301.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.18

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