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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.08, 6,382.62 and 2,518.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.08, 6,382.62 and 2,518.44 is: 3,777.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.08 : 6,382.62 = 2,518.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.08/6,382.62 = 2,518.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.08x = 6,382.62 × 2,518.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.08x = 16,074,245.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,074,245.51/4,255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.66

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