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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,210.89, 6,325.44 and 2,568.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,210.89, 6,325.44 and 2,568.41 is: 3,858.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,210.89 : 6,325.44 = 2,568.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,210.89/6,325.44 = 2,568.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,210.89x = 6,325.44 × 2,568.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,210.89x = 16,246,323.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,246,323.35/4,210.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.17

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