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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,242.42, 6,363.81 and 2,597.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,242.42, 6,363.81 and 2,597.94 is: 3,897.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,242.42 : 6,363.81 = 2,597.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,242.42/6,363.81 = 2,597.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,242.42x = 6,363.81 × 2,597.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,242.42x = 16,532,796.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,532,796.55/4,242.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.02

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