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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283.56, 6,420.09 and 2,436.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283.56, 6,420.09 and 2,436.22 is: 3,651.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283.56 : 6,420.09 = 2,436.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283.56/6,420.09 = 2,436.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283.56x = 6,420.09 × 2,436.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283.56x = 15,640,751.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,640,751.66/4,283.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.34

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