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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.42, 6,375.92 and 1,653.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.42, 6,375.92 and 1,653.75 is: 2,480.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.42 : 6,375.92 = 1,653.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.42/6,375.92 = 1,653.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.42x = 6,375.92 × 1,653.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.42x = 10,544,169.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,544,169.43/4,251.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,480.15

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