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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.58, 6,373.46 and 2,404.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.58, 6,373.46 and 2,404.72 is: 3,604.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.58 : 6,373.46 = 2,404.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.58/6,373.46 = 2,404.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.58x = 6,373.46 × 2,404.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.58x = 15,326,386.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,326,386.73/4,252.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.02

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