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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,276.41, 6,410.25 and 2,423.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,276.41, 6,410.25 and 2,423.61 is: 3,632.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,276.41 : 6,410.25 = 2,423.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,276.41/6,410.25 = 2,423.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,276.41x = 6,410.25 × 2,423.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,276.41x = 15,535,946.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,535,946.00/4,276.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.94

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