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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.76, 6,235.20 and 2,508.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.76, 6,235.20 and 2,508.08 is: 3,767.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.76 : 6,235.20 = 2,508.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.76/6,235.20 = 2,508.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.76x = 6,235.20 × 2,508.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.76x = 15,638,380.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,638,380.42/4,150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.59

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