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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,210.65, 6,303.74 and 2,450.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,210.65, 6,303.74 and 2,450.29 is: 3,668.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,210.65 : 6,303.74 = 2,450.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,210.65/6,303.74 = 2,450.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,210.65x = 6,303.74 × 2,450.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,210.65x = 15,445,966.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,445,966.14/4,210.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.31

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