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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,245.36, 6,366.83 and 2,580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,245.36, 6,366.83 and 2,580 is: 3,869.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,245.36 : 6,366.83 = 2,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,245.36/6,366.83 = 2,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,245.36x = 6,366.83 × 2,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,245.36x = 16,426,408.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,426,408.50/4,245.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.26

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