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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.28, 6,409.96 and 1,351.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.28, 6,409.96 and 1,351.60 is: 2,027.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.28 : 6,409.96 = 1,351.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.28/6,409.96 = 1,351.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.28x = 6,409.96 × 1,351.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.28x = 8,663,701.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,663,701.94/4,273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.41

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