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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.14, 6,377.90 and 2,608.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.14, 6,377.90 and 2,608.92 is: 3,913.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.14 : 6,377.90 = 2,608.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.14/6,377.90 = 2,608.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.14x = 6,377.90 × 2,608.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.14x = 16,639,417.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,639,417.82/4,252.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.19

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