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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.83, 6,409.80 and 1,351.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.83, 6,409.80 and 1,351.35 is: 2,026.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.83 : 6,409.80 = 1,351.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.83/6,409.80 = 1,351.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.83x = 6,409.80 × 1,351.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.83x = 8,661,883.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,661,883.23/4,273.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.73

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