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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.97, 6,365.80 and 2,273.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.97, 6,365.80 and 2,273.65 is: 3,403.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.97 : 6,365.80 = 2,273.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.97/6,365.80 = 2,273.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.97x = 6,365.80 × 2,273.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.97x = 14,473,581.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,473,581.70/4,252.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.17

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