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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.76, 6,371.19 and 2,603.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.76, 6,371.19 and 2,603.46 is: 3,904.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.76 : 6,371.19 = 2,603.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.76/6,371.19 = 2,603.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.76x = 6,371.19 × 2,603.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.76x = 16,587,138.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,587,138.32/4,247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.91

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