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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,158.42, 6,246.27 and 2,600.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,158.42, 6,246.27 and 2,600.25 is: 3,905.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,158.42 : 6,246.27 = 2,600.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,158.42/6,246.27 = 2,600.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,158.42x = 6,246.27 × 2,600.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,158.42x = 16,241,863.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,241,863.57/4,158.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.78

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