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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,243.73, 6,363.98 and 2,294.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,243.73, 6,363.98 and 2,294.87 is: 3,441.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,243.73 : 6,363.98 = 2,294.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,243.73/6,363.98 = 2,294.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,243.73x = 6,363.98 × 2,294.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,243.73x = 14,604,511.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,604,511.22/4,243.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.43

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