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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,230.45, 6,346.77 and 2,476.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,230.45, 6,346.77 and 2,476.94 is: 3,716.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,230.45 : 6,346.77 = 2,476.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,230.45/6,346.77 = 2,476.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,230.45x = 6,346.77 × 2,476.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,230.45x = 15,720,536.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,720,536.75/4,230.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.04

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