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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,257.76, 6,384.41 and 2,503.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,257.76, 6,384.41 and 2,503.30 is: 3,753.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,257.76 : 6,384.41 = 2,503.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,257.76/6,384.41 = 2,503.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,257.76x = 6,384.41 × 2,503.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,257.76x = 15,982,093.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,982,093.55/4,257.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.64

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