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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,165.25, 6,244.79 and 2,521.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,165.25, 6,244.79 and 2,521.41 is: 3,780.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,165.25 : 6,244.79 = 2,521.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,165.25/6,244.79 = 2,521.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,165.25x = 6,244.79 × 2,521.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,165.25x = 15,745,682.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,745,682.26/4,165.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.25

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