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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,259.16, 6,380.43 and 2,404.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,259.16, 6,380.43 and 2,404.66 is: 3,602.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,259.16 : 6,380.43 = 2,404.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,259.16/6,380.43 = 2,404.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,259.16x = 6,380.43 × 2,404.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,259.16x = 15,342,764.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,342,764.80/4,259.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.30

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