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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.59, 6,416.38 and 2,325.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.59, 6,416.38 and 2,325.69 is: 3,488.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.59 : 6,416.38 = 2,325.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.59/6,416.38 = 2,325.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.59x = 6,416.38 × 2,325.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.59x = 14,922,510.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,922,510.80/4,277.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.53

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