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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.52, 6,375.84 and 2,062.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.52, 6,375.84 and 2,062.68 is: 3,091.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.52 : 6,375.84 = 2,062.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.52/6,375.84 = 2,062.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.52x = 6,375.84 × 2,062.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.52x = 13,151,317.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,151,317.65/4,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.14

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