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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,248.62, 6,371.91 and 1,783.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,248.62, 6,371.91 and 1,783.48 is: 2,674.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,248.62 : 6,371.91 = 1,783.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,248.62/6,371.91 = 1,783.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,248.62x = 6,371.91 × 1,783.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,248.62x = 11,364,174.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,364,174.05/4,248.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,674.79

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