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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.82, 6,410.96 and 1,351.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.82, 6,410.96 and 1,351.90 is: 2,027.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.82 : 6,410.96 = 1,351.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.82/6,410.96 = 1,351.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.82x = 6,410.96 × 1,351.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.82x = 8,666,967.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,666,967.02/4,273.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.92

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