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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,135.55, 6,209.40 and 2,495.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,135.55, 6,209.40 and 2,495.30 is: 3,746.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,135.55 : 6,209.40 = 2,495.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,135.55/6,209.40 = 2,495.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,135.55x = 6,209.40 × 2,495.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,135.55x = 15,494,315.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,494,315.82/4,135.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.62

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