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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.44, 6,407.94 and 1,673.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.44, 6,407.94 and 1,673.40 is: 2,510.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.44 : 6,407.94 = 1,673.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.44/6,407.94 = 1,673.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.44x = 6,407.94 × 1,673.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.44x = 10,723,046.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,723,046.80/4,270.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.99

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