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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.48, 6,381.24 and 2,603.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.48, 6,381.24 and 2,603.12 is: 3,908.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.48 : 6,381.24 = 2,603.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.48/6,381.24 = 2,603.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.48x = 6,381.24 × 2,603.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.48x = 16,611,133.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,611,133.47/4,250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.06

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