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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.19, 6,381.95 and 2,173.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.19, 6,381.95 and 2,173.07 is: 3,259.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.19 : 6,381.95 = 2,173.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.19/6,381.95 = 2,173.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.19x = 6,381.95 × 2,173.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.19x = 13,868,424.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,868,424.09/4,254.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.94

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