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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.36, 6,307.40 and 2,451.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.36, 6,307.40 and 2,451.92 is: 3,676.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.36 : 6,307.40 = 2,451.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.36/6,307.40 = 2,451.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.36x = 6,307.40 × 2,451.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.36x = 15,465,240.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,465,240.21/4,206.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.63

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