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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,175.97, 6,265.26 and 2,511.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,175.97, 6,265.26 and 2,511.91 is: 3,768.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,175.97 : 6,265.26 = 2,511.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,175.97/6,265.26 = 2,511.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,175.97x = 6,265.26 × 2,511.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,175.97x = 15,737,769.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,737,769.25/4,175.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.65

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