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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.14, 6,383.43 and 2,406.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.14, 6,383.43 and 2,406.51 is: 3,605.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.14 : 6,383.43 = 2,406.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.14/6,383.43 = 2,406.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.14x = 6,383.43 × 2,406.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.14x = 15,361,788.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,361,788.13/4,261.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.09

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