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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,152.73, 6,222.60 and 2,610.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,152.73, 6,222.60 and 2,610.49 is: 3,911.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,152.73 : 6,222.60 = 2,610.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,152.73/6,222.60 = 2,610.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,152.73x = 6,222.60 × 2,610.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,152.73x = 16,244,035.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,244,035.07/4,152.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.65

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