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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,493.97, 6,742.98 and 2,303.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,493.97, 6,742.98 and 2,303.73 is: 3,456.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,493.97 : 6,742.98 = 2,303.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,493.97/6,742.98 = 2,303.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,493.97x = 6,742.98 × 2,303.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,493.97x = 15,534,005.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,534,005.32/4,493.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.63

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