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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.24, 6,384.66 and 2,312.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.24, 6,384.66 and 2,312.60 is: 3,461.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.24 : 6,384.66 = 2,312.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.24/6,384.66 = 2,312.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.24x = 6,384.66 × 2,312.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.24x = 14,765,164.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,765,164.72/4,265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.74

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