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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.35, 6,373.28 and 2,399.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.35, 6,373.28 and 2,399.78 is: 3,595.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.35 : 6,373.28 = 2,399.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.35/6,373.28 = 2,399.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.35x = 6,373.28 × 2,399.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.35x = 15,294,491.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,294,491.81/4,254.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.03

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