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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.80, 6,383.28 and 2,309.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.80, 6,383.28 and 2,309.12 is: 3,465.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.80 : 6,383.28 = 2,309.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.80/6,383.28 = 2,309.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.80x = 6,383.28 × 2,309.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.80x = 14,739,759.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,739,759.51/4,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.90

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