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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.71, 6,304.97 and 2,450.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.71, 6,304.97 and 2,450.33 is: 3,674.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.71 : 6,304.97 = 2,450.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.71/6,304.97 = 2,450.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.71x = 6,304.97 × 2,450.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.71x = 15,449,257.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,449,257.14/4,204.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.27

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