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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.72, 6,382.08 and 2,406.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.72, 6,382.08 and 2,406.72 is: 3,610.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.72 : 6,382.08 = 2,406.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.72/6,382.08 = 2,406.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.72x = 6,382.08 × 2,406.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.72x = 15,359,879.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,359,879.58/4,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.08

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