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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,248.92, 6,377.43 and 2,608.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,248.92, 6,377.43 and 2,608.67 is: 3,915.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,248.92 : 6,377.43 = 2,608.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,248.92/6,377.43 = 2,608.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,248.92x = 6,377.43 × 2,608.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,248.92x = 16,636,600.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,636,600.90/4,248.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.49

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