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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,267.67, 6,401.71 and 2,073.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,267.67, 6,401.71 and 2,073.79 is: 3,110.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,267.67 : 6,401.71 = 2,073.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,267.67/6,401.71 = 2,073.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,267.67x = 6,401.71 × 2,073.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,267.67x = 13,275,788.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,275,788.77/4,267.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.78

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