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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.24, 6,380.63 and 2,402.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.24, 6,380.63 and 2,402.84 is: 3,607.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.24 : 6,380.63 = 2,402.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.24/6,380.63 = 2,402.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.24x = 6,380.63 × 2,402.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.24x = 15,331,589.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,331,589.07/4,250.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.23

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