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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,202.67, 6,299.27 and 2,537.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,202.67, 6,299.27 and 2,537.21 is: 3,802.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,202.67 : 6,299.27 = 2,537.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,202.67/6,299.27 = 2,537.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,202.67x = 6,299.27 × 2,537.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,202.67x = 15,982,526.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,982,526.65/4,202.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.95

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