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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,288.94, 6,430.53 and 2,414.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,288.94, 6,430.53 and 2,414.96 is: 3,620.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,288.94 : 6,430.53 = 2,414.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,288.94/6,430.53 = 2,414.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,288.94x = 6,430.53 × 2,414.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,288.94x = 15,529,472.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,529,472.73/4,288.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.82

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