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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.35, 6,414.12 and 2,083.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.35, 6,414.12 and 2,083.61 is: 3,127.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.35 : 6,414.12 = 2,083.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.35/6,414.12 = 2,083.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.35x = 6,414.12 × 2,083.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.35x = 13,364,524.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,364,524.57/4,273.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.41

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