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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,210.88, 6,314.40 and 2,479.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,210.88, 6,314.40 and 2,479.04 is: 3,717.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,210.88 : 6,314.40 = 2,479.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,210.88/6,314.40 = 2,479.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,210.88x = 6,314.40 × 2,479.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,210.88x = 15,653,650.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,653,650.18/4,210.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.43

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