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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.92, 6,370.68 and 2,605.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.92, 6,370.68 and 2,605.02 is: 3,903.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.92 : 6,370.68 = 2,605.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.92/6,370.68 = 2,605.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.92x = 6,370.68 × 2,605.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.92x = 16,595,748.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,595,748.81/4,251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.12

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