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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.27, 6,369.99 and 2,402.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.27, 6,369.99 and 2,402.41 is: 3,600.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.27 : 6,369.99 = 2,402.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.27/6,369.99 = 2,402.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.27x = 6,369.99 × 2,402.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.27x = 15,303,335.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,303,335.64/4,250.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.56

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