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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,212.65, 6,306.73 and 2,452.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,212.65, 6,306.73 and 2,452.29 is: 3,671.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,212.65 : 6,306.73 = 2,452.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,212.65/6,306.73 = 2,452.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,212.65x = 6,306.73 × 2,452.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,212.65x = 15,465,930.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,465,930.91/4,212.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.31

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