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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.70, 6,380.28 and 1,913.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.70, 6,380.28 and 1,913.88 is: 2,870.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.70 : 6,380.28 = 1,913.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.70/6,380.28 = 1,913.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.70x = 6,380.28 × 1,913.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.70x = 12,211,090.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,211,090.29/4,253.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,870.70

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