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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.79, 6,395.10 and 2,414.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.79, 6,395.10 and 2,414.79 is: 3,622.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.79 : 6,395.10 = 2,414.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.79/6,395.10 = 2,414.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.79x = 6,395.10 × 2,414.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.79x = 15,442,823.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,442,823.53/4,262.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.70

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