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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,243.98, 6,367.49 and 1,903.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,243.98, 6,367.49 and 1,903.74 is: 2,856.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,243.98 : 6,367.49 = 1,903.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,243.98/6,367.49 = 1,903.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,243.98x = 6,367.49 × 1,903.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,243.98x = 12,122,035.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,122,035.89/4,243.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,856.29

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