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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.59, 6,406.70 and 2,423.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.59, 6,406.70 and 2,423.79 is: 3,636.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.59 : 6,406.70 = 2,423.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.59/6,406.70 = 2,423.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.59x = 6,406.70 × 2,423.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.59x = 15,528,483.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,528,483.27/4,270.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.14

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