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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,249.91, 6,376.55 and 1,909.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,249.91, 6,376.55 and 1,909.28 is: 2,864.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,249.91 : 6,376.55 = 1,909.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,249.91/6,376.55 = 1,909.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,249.91x = 6,376.55 × 1,909.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,249.91x = 12,174,577.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,174,577.95/4,249.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,864.67

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