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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.07, 6,256.60 and 2,528.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.07, 6,256.60 and 2,528.08 is: 3,792.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.07 : 6,256.60 = 2,528.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.07/6,256.60 = 2,528.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.07x = 6,256.60 × 2,528.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.07x = 15,817,185.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,817,185.33/4,171.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.12

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