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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,130.76, 6,202.08 and 2,565.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,130.76, 6,202.08 and 2,565.72 is: 3,852.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,130.76 : 6,202.08 = 2,565.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,130.76/6,202.08 = 2,565.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,130.76x = 6,202.08 × 2,565.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,130.76x = 15,912,800.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,912,800.70/4,130.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.27

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