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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,203.21, 6,302.72 and 2,448.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,203.21, 6,302.72 and 2,448.83 is: 3,672.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,203.21 : 6,302.72 = 2,448.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,203.21/6,302.72 = 2,448.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,203.21x = 6,302.72 × 2,448.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,203.21x = 15,434,264.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,434,264.43/4,203.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.02

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