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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.07, 6,385.68 and 2,604.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.07, 6,385.68 and 2,604.63 is: 3,910.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.07 : 6,385.68 = 2,604.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.07/6,385.68 = 2,604.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.07x = 6,385.68 × 2,604.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.07x = 16,632,333.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,632,333.70/4,253.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.67

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