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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.64, 6,408.15 and 2,423.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.64, 6,408.15 and 2,423.04 is: 3,629.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.64 : 6,408.15 = 2,423.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.64/6,408.15 = 2,423.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.64x = 6,408.15 × 2,423.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.64x = 15,527,203.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,527,203.78/4,277.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,629.85

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