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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273, 6,407.04 and 1,674.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273, 6,407.04 and 1,674.52 is: 2,510.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273 : 6,407.04 = 1,674.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273/6,407.04 = 1,674.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273x = 6,407.04 × 1,674.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273x = 10,728,716.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,728,716.62/4,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.82

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