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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.02, 6,408 and 2,190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.02, 6,408 and 2,190.96 is: 3,285.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.02 : 6,408 = 2,190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.02/6,408 = 2,190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.02x = 6,408 × 2,190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.02x = 14,039,671.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,039,671.68/4,273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.66

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