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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.77, 6,406.98 and 1,676.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.77, 6,406.98 and 1,676.09 is: 2,512.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.77 : 6,406.98 = 1,676.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.77/6,406.98 = 1,676.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.77x = 6,406.98 × 1,676.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.77x = 10,738,666.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,738,666.73/4,273.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.69

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