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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,145.20, 6,226.92 and 2,502.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,145.20, 6,226.92 and 2,502.72 is: 3,759.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,145.20 : 6,226.92 = 2,502.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,145.20/6,226.92 = 2,502.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,145.20x = 6,226.92 × 2,502.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,145.20x = 15,584,237.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,584,237.22/4,145.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.59

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