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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.48, 6,413.67 and 2,084

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.48, 6,413.67 and 2,084 is: 3,124.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.48 : 6,413.67 = 2,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.48/6,413.67 = 2,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.48x = 6,413.67 × 2,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.48x = 13,366,088.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,366,088.28/4,277.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.76

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