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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,260.26, 6,396.42 and 2,415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,260.26, 6,396.42 and 2,415 is: 3,625.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,260.26 : 6,396.42 = 2,415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,260.26/6,396.42 = 2,415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,260.26x = 6,396.42 × 2,415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,260.26x = 15,447,354.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,447,354.30/4,260.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.92

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