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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,276.38, 6,414.57 and 2,905.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,276.38, 6,414.57 and 2,905.50 is: 4,358.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,276.38 : 6,414.57 = 2,905.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,276.38/6,414.57 = 2,905.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,276.38x = 6,414.57 × 2,905.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,276.38x = 18,637,533.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,637,533.14/4,276.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.25

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