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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.83, 6,373.84 and 2,404.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.83, 6,373.84 and 2,404.97 is: 3,604.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.83 : 6,373.84 = 2,404.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.83/6,373.84 = 2,404.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.83x = 6,373.84 × 2,404.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.83x = 15,328,881.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,328,881.96/4,252.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.40

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