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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.76, 6,408.96 and 1,675.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.76, 6,408.96 and 1,675.84 is: 2,513.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.76 : 6,408.96 = 1,675.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.76/6,408.96 = 1,675.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.76x = 6,408.96 × 1,675.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.76x = 10,740,391.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,740,391.53/4,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,513.10

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