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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.15, 6,367.47 and 2,055.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.15, 6,367.47 and 2,055.25 is: 3,078.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.15 : 6,367.47 = 2,055.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.15/6,367.47 = 2,055.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.15x = 6,367.47 × 2,055.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.15x = 13,086,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,086,742.72/4,251.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.40

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