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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,256.97, 6,374.51 and 2,608.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,256.97, 6,374.51 and 2,608.51 is: 3,906.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,256.97 : 6,374.51 = 2,608.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,256.97/6,374.51 = 2,608.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,256.97x = 6,374.51 × 2,608.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,256.97x = 16,627,960.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,627,960.04/4,256.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.06

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