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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.49, 6,414.34 and 2,083.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.49, 6,414.34 and 2,083.75 is: 3,127.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.49 : 6,414.34 = 2,083.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.49/6,414.34 = 2,083.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.49x = 6,414.34 × 2,083.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.49x = 13,365,880.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,365,880.98/4,273.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.63

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