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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,243.60, 6,356.68 and 2,508

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,243.60, 6,356.68 and 2,508 is: 3,756.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,243.60 : 6,356.68 = 2,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,243.60/6,356.68 = 2,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,243.60x = 6,356.68 × 2,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,243.60x = 15,942,553.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,942,553.44/4,243.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.85

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