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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,152.86, 6,222.80 and 2,610.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,152.86, 6,222.80 and 2,610.62 is: 3,911.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,152.86 : 6,222.80 = 2,610.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,152.86/6,222.80 = 2,610.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,152.86x = 6,222.80 × 2,610.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,152.86x = 16,245,321.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,245,321.97/4,152.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.84

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