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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.47, 6,235.98 and 2,513.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.47, 6,235.98 and 2,513.58 is: 3,770.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.47 : 6,235.98 = 2,513.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.47/6,235.98 = 2,513.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.47x = 6,235.98 × 2,513.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.47x = 15,674,633.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,674,633.10/4,157.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.23

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