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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.27, 6,381.13 and 2,611.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.27, 6,381.13 and 2,611.05 is: 3,916.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.27 : 6,381.13 = 2,611.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.27/6,381.13 = 2,611.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.27x = 6,381.13 × 2,611.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.27x = 16,661,449.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,661,449.49/4,254.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.41

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