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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,249.65, 6,365.22 and 2,053.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,249.65, 6,365.22 and 2,053.75 is: 3,076.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,249.65 : 6,365.22 = 2,053.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,249.65/6,365.22 = 2,053.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,249.65x = 6,365.22 × 2,053.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,249.65x = 13,072,570.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,072,570.58/4,249.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.15

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