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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.53, 6,399.84 and 2,418.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.53, 6,399.84 and 2,418.24 is: 3,629.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.53 : 6,399.84 = 2,418.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.53/6,399.84 = 2,418.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.53x = 6,399.84 × 2,418.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.53x = 15,476,349.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,476,349.08/4,263.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,629.94

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