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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,178.95, 6,265.35 and 2,535.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,178.95, 6,265.35 and 2,535.19 is: 3,800.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,178.95 : 6,265.35 = 2,535.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,178.95/6,265.35 = 2,535.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,178.95x = 6,265.35 × 2,535.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,178.95x = 15,883,852.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,883,852.67/4,178.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.92

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