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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.60, 6,377.88 and 2,061.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.60, 6,377.88 and 2,061.52 is: 3,092.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.60 : 6,377.88 = 2,061.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.60/6,377.88 = 2,061.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.60x = 6,377.88 × 2,061.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.60x = 13,148,127.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,148,127.18/4,251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.51

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