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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,257.46, 6,373.83 and 2,609.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,257.46, 6,373.83 and 2,609.02 is: 3,905.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,257.46 : 6,373.83 = 2,609.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,257.46/6,373.83 = 2,609.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,257.46x = 6,373.83 × 2,609.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,257.46x = 16,629,449.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,629,449.95/4,257.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.96

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