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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.78, 6,361.03 and 2,683.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.78, 6,361.03 and 2,683.06 is: 4,017.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.78 : 6,361.03 = 2,683.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.78/6,361.03 = 2,683.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.78x = 6,361.03 × 2,683.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.78x = 17,067,012.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,067,012.60/4,247.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,017.87

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