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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.48, 6,410.41 and 1,311.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.48, 6,410.41 and 1,311.71 is: 1,967.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.48 : 6,410.41 = 1,311.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.48/6,410.41 = 1,311.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.48x = 6,410.41 × 1,311.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.48x = 8,408,563.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,408,563.57/4,273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.62

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