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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,238.83, 6,360.73 and 1,773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,238.83, 6,360.73 and 1,773.44 is: 2,661.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,238.83 : 6,360.73 = 1,773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,238.83/6,360.73 = 1,773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,238.83x = 6,360.73 × 1,773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,238.83x = 11,280,396.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,280,396.41/4,238.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.20

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