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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,154.92, 6,232.34 and 2,402.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,154.92, 6,232.34 and 2,402.55 is: 3,603.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,154.92 : 6,232.34 = 2,402.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,154.92/6,232.34 = 2,402.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,154.92x = 6,232.34 × 2,402.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,154.92x = 14,973,514.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,973,514.47/4,154.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.81

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