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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283.74, 6,425.07 and 2,434.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283.74, 6,425.07 and 2,434.71 is: 3,651.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283.74 : 6,425.07 = 2,434.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283.74/6,425.07 = 2,434.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283.74x = 6,425.07 × 2,434.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283.74x = 15,643,174.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,643,174.70/4,283.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.76

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