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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.15, 6,371.32 and 2,403.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.15, 6,371.32 and 2,403.30 is: 3,601.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.15 : 6,371.32 = 2,403.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.15/6,371.32 = 2,403.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.15x = 6,371.32 × 2,403.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.15x = 15,312,149.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,312,149.48/4,251.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.89

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