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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,208.53, 6,305.82 and 2,560.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,208.53, 6,305.82 and 2,560.09 is: 3,835.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,208.53 : 6,305.82 = 2,560.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,208.53/6,305.82 = 2,560.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,208.53x = 6,305.82 × 2,560.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,208.53x = 16,143,453.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,143,453.92/4,208.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,835.89

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