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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.06, 6,380.94 and 2,173.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.06, 6,380.94 and 2,173.62 is: 3,261.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.06 : 6,380.94 = 2,173.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.06/6,380.94 = 2,173.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.06x = 6,380.94 × 2,173.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.06x = 13,869,738.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,869,738.80/4,253.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.12

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