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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,185.80, 6,271.42 and 2,538.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,185.80, 6,271.42 and 2,538.44 is: 3,803.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,185.80 : 6,271.42 = 2,538.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,185.80/6,271.42 = 2,538.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,185.80x = 6,271.42 × 2,538.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,185.80x = 15,919,623.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,919,623.38/4,185.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.25

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