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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,259.49, 6,383.57 and 2,409.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,259.49, 6,383.57 and 2,409.45 is: 3,610.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,259.49 : 6,383.57 = 2,409.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,259.49/6,383.57 = 2,409.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,259.49x = 6,383.57 × 2,409.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,259.49x = 15,380,880.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,380,880.69/4,259.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.97

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