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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,230.60, 6,348.60 and 2,475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,230.60, 6,348.60 and 2,475.60 is: 3,714.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,230.60 : 6,348.60 = 2,475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,230.60/6,348.60 = 2,475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,230.60x = 6,348.60 × 2,475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,230.60x = 15,716,594.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,716,594.16/4,230.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.98

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