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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.46, 6,394.48 and 2,414.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.46, 6,394.48 and 2,414.06 is: 3,616.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.46 : 6,394.48 = 2,414.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.46/6,394.48 = 2,414.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.46x = 6,394.48 × 2,414.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.46x = 15,436,658.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,436,658.39/4,268.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,616.45

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