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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,276.73, 6,411.28 and 2,303.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,276.73, 6,411.28 and 2,303.43 is: 3,453.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,276.73 : 6,411.28 = 2,303.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,276.73/6,411.28 = 2,303.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,276.73x = 6,411.28 × 2,303.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,276.73x = 14,767,934.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,767,934.69/4,276.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.09

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