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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,278.33, 6,407.06 and 2,423.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,278.33, 6,407.06 and 2,423.81 is: 3,629.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,278.33 : 6,407.06 = 2,423.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,278.33/6,407.06 = 2,423.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,278.33x = 6,407.06 × 2,423.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,278.33x = 15,529,500.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,529,500.00/4,278.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,629.80

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