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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.80, 6,409.80 and 2,423.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.80, 6,409.80 and 2,423.40 is: 3,631.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.80 : 6,409.80 = 2,423.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.80/6,409.80 = 2,423.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.80x = 6,409.80 × 2,423.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.80x = 15,533,509.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,533,509.32/4,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,631.19

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