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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,245.60, 6,362.64 and 2,395.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,245.60, 6,362.64 and 2,395.80 is: 3,590.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,245.60 : 6,362.64 = 2,395.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,245.60/6,362.64 = 2,395.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,245.60x = 6,362.64 × 2,395.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,245.60x = 15,243,612.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,243,612.91/4,245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.45

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