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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,238.33, 6,363.86 and 2,601.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,238.33, 6,363.86 and 2,601.72 is: 3,906.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,238.33 : 6,363.86 = 2,601.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,238.33/6,363.86 = 2,601.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,238.33x = 6,363.86 × 2,601.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,238.33x = 16,556,968.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,556,968.83/4,238.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.49

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