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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,259.76, 6,395.68 and 2,414.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,259.76, 6,395.68 and 2,414.50 is: 3,625.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,259.76 : 6,395.68 = 2,414.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,259.76/6,395.68 = 2,414.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,259.76x = 6,395.68 × 2,414.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,259.76x = 15,442,369.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,442,369.36/4,259.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.17

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