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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.08, 6,378.32 and 1,909.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.08, 6,378.32 and 1,909.46 is: 2,864.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.08 : 6,378.32 = 1,909.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.08/6,378.32 = 1,909.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.08x = 6,378.32 × 1,909.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.08x = 12,179,167.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,179,167.63/4,251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,864.96

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