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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.89, 6,403.34 and 2,075.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.89, 6,403.34 and 2,075.73 is: 3,113.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.89 : 6,403.34 = 2,075.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.89/6,403.34 = 2,075.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.89x = 6,403.34 × 2,075.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.89x = 13,291,574.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,291,574.44/4,268.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.59

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