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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.82, 6,399.60 and 2,417.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.82, 6,399.60 and 2,417.76 is: 3,627.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.82 : 6,399.60 = 2,417.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.82/6,399.60 = 2,417.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.82x = 6,399.60 × 2,417.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.82x = 15,472,696.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,472,696.90/4,265.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.13

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