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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.92, 6,380.44 and 2,610.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.92, 6,380.44 and 2,610.67 is: 3,918.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.92 : 6,380.44 = 2,610.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.92/6,380.44 = 2,610.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.92x = 6,380.44 × 2,610.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.92x = 16,657,223.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,657,223.29/4,250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,918.50

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