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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.32, 6,379.14 and 1,910.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.32, 6,379.14 and 1,910.85 is: 2,867.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.32 : 6,379.14 = 1,910.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.32/6,379.14 = 1,910.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.32x = 6,379.14 × 1,910.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.32x = 12,189,614.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,189,614.05/4,251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,867.25

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