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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.69, 6,384.15 and 2,412.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.69, 6,384.15 and 2,412.03 is: 3,611.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.69 : 6,384.15 = 2,412.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.69/6,384.15 = 2,412.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.69x = 6,384.15 × 2,412.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.69x = 15,398,761.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,398,761.32/4,263.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.60

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