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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.09, 6,394.14 and 2,414.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.09, 6,394.14 and 2,414.48 is: 3,622.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.09 : 6,394.14 = 2,414.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.09/6,394.14 = 2,414.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.09x = 6,394.14 × 2,414.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.09x = 15,438,491.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,438,491.18/4,262.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.29

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