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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253, 6,368.06 and 2,401.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253, 6,368.06 and 2,401.34 is: 3,595.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253 : 6,368.06 = 2,401.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253/6,368.06 = 2,401.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253x = 6,368.06 × 2,401.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253x = 15,291,877.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,291,877.20/4,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.55

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