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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.92, 6,379.56 and 2,608.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.92, 6,379.56 and 2,608.44 is: 3,912.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.92 : 6,379.56 = 2,608.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.92/6,379.56 = 2,608.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.92x = 6,379.56 × 2,608.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.92x = 16,640,699.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,640,699.49/4,252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.77

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