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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.68, 6,380.52 and 1,914.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.68, 6,380.52 and 1,914.36 is: 2,872.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.68 : 6,380.52 = 1,914.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.68/6,380.52 = 1,914.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.68x = 6,380.52 × 1,914.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.68x = 12,214,612.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,214,612.27/4,252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,872.22

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