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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.69, 6,367.69 and 2,401.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.69, 6,367.69 and 2,401.03 is: 3,595.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.69 : 6,367.69 = 2,401.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.69/6,367.69 = 2,401.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.69x = 6,367.69 × 2,401.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.69x = 15,289,014.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,289,014.72/4,252.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.14

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