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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,243.83, 6,367.50 and 2,293.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,243.83, 6,367.50 and 2,293.74 is: 3,441.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,243.83 : 6,367.50 = 2,293.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,243.83/6,367.50 = 2,293.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,243.83x = 6,367.50 × 2,293.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,243.83x = 14,605,389.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,605,389.45/4,243.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.56

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