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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,210.92, 6,316.74 and 2,566.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,210.92, 6,316.74 and 2,566.62 is: 3,850.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,210.92 : 6,316.74 = 2,566.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,210.92/6,316.74 = 2,566.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,210.92x = 6,316.74 × 2,566.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,210.92x = 16,212,671.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,212,671.22/4,210.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.15

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