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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283.33, 6,420.62 and 2,430.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283.33, 6,420.62 and 2,430.53 is: 3,643.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283.33 : 6,420.62 = 2,430.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283.33/6,420.62 = 2,430.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283.33x = 6,420.62 × 2,430.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283.33x = 15,605,531.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,605,531.66/4,283.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.32

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