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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,302.57, 6,453.96 and 2,440.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,302.57, 6,453.96 and 2,440.38 is: 3,660.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,302.57 : 6,453.96 = 2,440.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,302.57/6,453.96 = 2,440.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,302.57x = 6,453.96 × 2,440.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,302.57x = 15,750,102.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,750,102.70/4,302.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.63

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