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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,245.92, 6,369.06 and 2,601.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,245.92, 6,369.06 and 2,601.44 is: 3,902.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,245.92 : 6,369.06 = 2,601.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,245.92/6,369.06 = 2,601.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,245.92x = 6,369.06 × 2,601.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,245.92x = 16,568,727.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,568,727.45/4,245.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.27

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