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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,202.35, 6,296.58 and 2,553.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,202.35, 6,296.58 and 2,553.90 is: 3,826.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,202.35 : 6,296.58 = 2,553.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,202.35/6,296.58 = 2,553.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,202.35x = 6,296.58 × 2,553.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,202.35x = 16,080,835.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,080,835.66/4,202.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.63

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