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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,195.81, 6,285.08 and 2,460.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,195.81, 6,285.08 and 2,460.25 is: 3,685.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,195.81 : 6,285.08 = 2,460.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,195.81/6,285.08 = 2,460.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,195.81x = 6,285.08 × 2,460.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,195.81x = 15,462,855.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,462,855.77/4,195.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.31

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