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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,164.52, 6,255.76 and 2,521.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,164.52, 6,255.76 and 2,521.96 is: 3,788.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,164.52 : 6,255.76 = 2,521.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,164.52/6,255.76 = 2,521.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,164.52x = 6,255.76 × 2,521.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,164.52x = 15,776,776.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,776,776.49/4,164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.38

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