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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.60, 6,369.30 and 2,518.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.60, 6,369.30 and 2,518.20 is: 3,772.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.60 : 6,369.30 = 2,518.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.60/6,369.30 = 2,518.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.60x = 6,369.30 × 2,518.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.60x = 16,039,171.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,039,171.26/4,251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.50

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