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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,169.25, 6,255.69 and 2,612.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,169.25, 6,255.69 and 2,612.82 is: 3,920.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,169.25 : 6,255.69 = 2,612.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,169.25/6,255.69 = 2,612.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,169.25x = 6,255.69 × 2,612.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,169.25x = 16,344,991.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,344,991.95/4,169.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,920.37

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