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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.29, 6,375.79 and 2,062.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.29, 6,375.79 and 2,062.45 is: 3,092.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.29 : 6,375.79 = 2,062.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.29/6,375.79 = 2,062.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.29x = 6,375.79 × 2,062.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.29x = 13,149,748.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,149,748.09/4,252.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.39

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