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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,169.58, 6,255.83 and 2,607.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,169.58, 6,255.83 and 2,607.81 is: 3,912.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,169.58 : 6,255.83 = 2,607.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,169.58/6,255.83 = 2,607.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,169.58x = 6,255.83 × 2,607.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,169.58x = 16,313,984.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,313,984.75/4,169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.63

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