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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,064.80, 6,096.96 and 2,505.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,064.80, 6,096.96 and 2,505.10 is: 3,757.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,064.80 : 6,096.96 = 2,505.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,064.80/6,096.96 = 2,505.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,064.80x = 6,096.96 × 2,505.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,064.80x = 15,273,494.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,273,494.50/4,064.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.50

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