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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.89, 6,257.96 and 2,528.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.89, 6,257.96 and 2,528.61 is: 3,793.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.89 : 6,257.96 = 2,528.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.89/6,257.96 = 2,528.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.89x = 6,257.96 × 2,528.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.89x = 15,823,927.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,823,927.59/4,170.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.90

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