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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.33, 6,374.30 and 2,607.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.33, 6,374.30 and 2,607.44 is: 3,906.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.33 : 6,374.30 = 2,607.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.33/6,374.30 = 2,607.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.33x = 6,374.30 × 2,607.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.33x = 16,620,607.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,620,607.69/4,254.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.75

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