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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,291.04, 6,437.51 and 2,443.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,291.04, 6,437.51 and 2,443.03 is: 3,665.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,291.04 : 6,437.51 = 2,443.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,291.04/6,437.51 = 2,443.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,291.04x = 6,437.51 × 2,443.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,291.04x = 15,727,030.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,727,030.06/4,291.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.09

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