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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.53, 6,322.59 and 2,658.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.53, 6,322.59 and 2,658.21 is: 3,977.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.53 : 6,322.59 = 2,658.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.53/6,322.59 = 2,658.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.53x = 6,322.59 × 2,658.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.53x = 16,806,781.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,806,781.93/4,225.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.44

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