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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.82, 6,397.44 and 2,072.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.82, 6,397.44 and 2,072.32 is: 3,109.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.82 : 6,397.44 = 2,072.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.82/6,397.44 = 2,072.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.82x = 6,397.44 × 2,072.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.82x = 13,257,542.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,257,542.86/4,263.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.31

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