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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,259.92, 6,380.60 and 2,308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,259.92, 6,380.60 and 2,308 is: 3,456.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,259.92 : 6,380.60 = 2,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,259.92/6,380.60 = 2,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,259.92x = 6,380.60 × 2,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,259.92x = 14,726,424.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,726,424.80/4,259.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.97

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