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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.06, 6,386.19 and 2,520.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.06, 6,386.19 and 2,520.82 is: 3,786.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.06 : 6,386.19 = 2,520.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.06/6,386.19 = 2,520.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.06x = 6,386.19 × 2,520.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.06x = 16,098,435.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,098,435.48/4,251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.92

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