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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,276.58, 6,409.62 and 2,429.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,276.58, 6,409.62 and 2,429.24 is: 3,640.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,276.58 : 6,409.62 = 2,429.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,276.58/6,409.62 = 2,429.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,276.58x = 6,409.62 × 2,429.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,276.58x = 15,570,505.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,570,505.29/4,276.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.88

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