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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.60, 6,368.55 and 2,025.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.60, 6,368.55 and 2,025.13 is: 3,037.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.60 : 6,368.55 = 2,025.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.60/6,368.55 = 2,025.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.60x = 6,368.55 × 2,025.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.60x = 12,897,141.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,897,141.66/4,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.05

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