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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.40, 6,367.48 and 2,491.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.40, 6,367.48 and 2,491.08 is: 3,731.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.40 : 6,367.48 = 2,491.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.40/6,367.48 = 2,491.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.40x = 6,367.48 × 2,491.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.40x = 15,861,902.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,861,902.08/4,250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.86

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