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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.30, 6,250.59 and 2,435.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.30, 6,250.59 and 2,435.28 is: 3,650.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.30 : 6,250.59 = 2,435.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.30/6,250.59 = 2,435.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.30x = 6,250.59 × 2,435.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.30x = 15,221,936.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,221,936.82/4,170.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.08

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