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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,242.65, 6,358.77 and 2,488.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,242.65, 6,358.77 and 2,488.52 is: 3,729.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,242.65 : 6,358.77 = 2,488.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,242.65/6,358.77 = 2,488.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,242.65x = 6,358.77 × 2,488.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,242.65x = 15,823,942.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,823,942.22/4,242.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.74

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