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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.40, 6,290.70 and 2,552.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.40, 6,290.70 and 2,552.20 is: 3,825.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.40 : 6,290.70 = 2,552.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.40/6,290.70 = 2,552.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.40x = 6,290.70 × 2,552.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.40x = 16,055,124.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,055,124.54/4,197.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.02

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