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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,271.97, 6,407.67 and 2,052.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,271.97, 6,407.67 and 2,052.39 is: 3,078.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,271.97 : 6,407.67 = 2,052.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,271.97/6,407.67 = 2,052.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,271.97x = 6,407.67 × 2,052.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,271.97x = 13,151,053.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,151,053.85/4,271.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.45

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