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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,243.59, 6,369.03 and 2,396.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,243.59, 6,369.03 and 2,396.52 is: 3,596.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,243.59 : 6,369.03 = 2,396.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,243.59/6,369.03 = 2,396.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,243.59x = 6,369.03 × 2,396.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,243.59x = 15,263,507.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,263,507.78/4,243.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.84

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