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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,256.52, 6,386.70 and 2,175.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,256.52, 6,386.70 and 2,175.24 is: 3,263.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,256.52 : 6,386.70 = 2,175.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,256.52/6,386.70 = 2,175.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,256.52x = 6,386.70 × 2,175.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,256.52x = 13,892,605.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,892,605.31/4,256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.84

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