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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,272.44, 6,410.94 and 1,675.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,272.44, 6,410.94 and 1,675.40 is: 2,513.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,272.44 : 6,410.94 = 1,675.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,272.44/6,410.94 = 1,675.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,272.44x = 6,410.94 × 1,675.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,272.44x = 10,740,888.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,740,888.88/4,272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,513.99

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