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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,271.16, 6,407.28 and 1,674.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,271.16, 6,407.28 and 1,674.30 is: 2,511.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,271.16 : 6,407.28 = 1,674.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,271.16/6,407.28 = 1,674.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,271.16x = 6,407.28 × 1,674.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,271.16x = 10,727,708.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,727,708.90/4,271.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.66

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