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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,245.39, 6,367.82 and 2,602.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,245.39, 6,367.82 and 2,602.17 is: 3,903.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,245.39 : 6,367.82 = 2,602.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,245.39/6,367.82 = 2,602.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,245.39x = 6,367.82 × 2,602.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,245.39x = 16,570,137.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,570,137.16/4,245.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.09

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