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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,248.39, 6,372.30 and 2,605.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,248.39, 6,372.30 and 2,605.17 is: 3,907.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,248.39 : 6,372.30 = 2,605.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,248.39/6,372.30 = 2,605.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,248.39x = 6,372.30 × 2,605.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,248.39x = 16,600,924.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,600,924.79/4,248.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.58

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