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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,260.46, 6,382.64 and 2,412.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,260.46, 6,382.64 and 2,412.90 is: 3,614.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,260.46 : 6,382.64 = 2,412.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,260.46/6,382.64 = 2,412.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,260.46x = 6,382.64 × 2,412.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,260.46x = 15,400,672.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,400,672.06/4,260.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.79

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