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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283.51, 6,422.57 and 2,406.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283.51, 6,422.57 and 2,406.43 is: 3,608.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283.51 : 6,422.57 = 2,406.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283.51/6,422.57 = 2,406.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283.51x = 6,422.57 × 2,406.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283.51x = 15,455,420.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,455,420.98/4,283.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.12

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