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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.53, 6,391.49 and 2,412.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.53, 6,391.49 and 2,412.04 is: 3,613.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.53 : 6,391.49 = 2,412.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.53/6,391.49 = 2,412.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.53x = 6,391.49 × 2,412.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.53x = 15,416,519.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,416,519.59/4,266.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.36

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