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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,297.38, 6,439.41 and 2,073.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,297.38, 6,439.41 and 2,073.81 is: 3,107.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,297.38 : 6,439.41 = 2,073.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,297.38/6,439.41 = 2,073.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,297.38x = 6,439.41 × 2,073.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,297.38x = 13,354,112.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,354,112.85/4,297.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.50

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