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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.93, 6,379.39 and 2,317.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.93, 6,379.39 and 2,317.43 is: 3,476.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.93 : 6,379.39 = 2,317.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.93/6,379.39 = 2,317.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.93x = 6,379.39 × 2,317.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.93x = 14,783,789.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,783,789.77/4,252.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.15

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