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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.28, 6,304.08 and 2,380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.28, 6,304.08 and 2,380 is: 3,567.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.28 : 6,304.08 = 2,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.28/6,304.08 = 2,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.28x = 6,304.08 × 2,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.28x = 15,003,710.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,003,710.40/4,205.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.83

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