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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,152.28, 6,230.48 and 2,591.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,152.28, 6,230.48 and 2,591.88 is: 3,889.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,152.28 : 6,230.48 = 2,591.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,152.28/6,230.48 = 2,591.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,152.28x = 6,230.48 × 2,591.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,152.28x = 16,148,656.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,148,656.50/4,152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.11

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