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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,172.67, 6,260.31 and 2,508.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,172.67, 6,260.31 and 2,508.71 is: 3,763.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,172.67 : 6,260.31 = 2,508.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,172.67/6,260.31 = 2,508.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,172.67x = 6,260.31 × 2,508.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,172.67x = 15,705,271.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,705,271.00/4,172.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.84

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