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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,280.50, 6,417.51 and 2,330.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,280.50, 6,417.51 and 2,330.02 is: 3,493.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,280.50 : 6,417.51 = 2,330.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,280.50/6,417.51 = 2,330.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,280.50x = 6,417.51 × 2,330.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,280.50x = 14,952,926.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,952,926.65/4,280.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.27

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