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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,243.70, 6,369.60 and 2,053.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,243.70, 6,369.60 and 2,053.86 is: 3,082.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,243.70 : 6,369.60 = 2,053.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,243.70/6,369.60 = 2,053.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,243.70x = 6,369.60 × 2,053.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,243.70x = 13,082,266.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,082,266.66/4,243.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.75

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