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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,256.63, 6,379.01 and 2,380.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,256.63, 6,379.01 and 2,380.82 is: 3,567.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,256.63 : 6,379.01 = 2,380.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,256.63/6,379.01 = 2,380.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,256.63x = 6,379.01 × 2,380.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,256.63x = 15,187,274.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,187,274.59/4,256.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.91

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