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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,310.68, 6,459.84 and 2,457.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,310.68, 6,459.84 and 2,457.97 is: 3,683.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,310.68 : 6,459.84 = 2,457.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,310.68/6,459.84 = 2,457.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,310.68x = 6,459.84 × 2,457.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,310.68x = 15,878,092.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,878,092.92/4,310.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.43

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