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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.26, 6,383.95 and 2,411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.26, 6,383.95 and 2,411.60 is: 3,611.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.26 : 6,383.95 = 2,411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.26/6,383.95 = 2,411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.26x = 6,383.95 × 2,411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.26x = 15,395,495.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,395,495.87/4,263.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.21

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