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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.73, 6,409.79 and 2,302.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.73, 6,409.79 and 2,302.43 is: 3,451.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.73 : 6,409.79 = 2,302.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.73/6,409.79 = 2,302.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.73x = 6,409.79 × 2,302.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.73x = 14,758,081.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,758,081.28/4,275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,451.60

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