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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.72, 6,411.38 and 1,352.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.72, 6,411.38 and 1,352.76 is: 2,029.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.72 : 6,411.38 = 1,352.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.72/6,411.38 = 1,352.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.72x = 6,411.38 × 1,352.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.72x = 8,673,058.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,673,058.41/4,273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.39

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