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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,278.07, 6,412.74 and 2,425.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,278.07, 6,412.74 and 2,425.27 is: 3,635.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,278.07 : 6,412.74 = 2,425.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,278.07/6,412.74 = 2,425.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,278.07x = 6,412.74 × 2,425.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,278.07x = 15,552,625.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,552,625.94/4,278.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.43

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