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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,271.77, 6,413.61 and 2,193.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,271.77, 6,413.61 and 2,193.53 is: 3,293.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,271.77 : 6,413.61 = 2,193.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,271.77/6,413.61 = 2,193.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,271.77x = 6,413.61 × 2,193.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,271.77x = 14,068,445.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,068,445.94/4,271.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.36

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