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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,242.66, 6,365.52 and 1,902.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,242.66, 6,365.52 and 1,902.48 is: 2,854.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,242.66 : 6,365.52 = 1,902.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,242.66/6,365.52 = 1,902.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,242.66x = 6,365.52 × 1,902.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,242.66x = 12,110,274.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,110,274.49/4,242.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.41

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