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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,257.15, 6,376.47 and 2,061.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,257.15, 6,376.47 and 2,061.25 is: 3,087.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,257.15 : 6,376.47 = 2,061.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,257.15/6,376.47 = 2,061.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,257.15x = 6,376.47 × 2,061.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,257.15x = 13,143,498.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,143,498.79/4,257.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.39

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