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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,274.29, 6,409.39 and 2,424.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,274.29, 6,409.39 and 2,424.93 is: 3,636.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,274.29 : 6,409.39 = 2,424.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,274.29/6,409.39 = 2,424.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,274.29x = 6,409.39 × 2,424.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,274.29x = 15,542,322.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,542,322.09/4,274.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.23

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