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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,259.28, 6,376.50 and 2,610.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,259.28, 6,376.50 and 2,610.75 is: 3,908.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,259.28 : 6,376.50 = 2,610.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,259.28/6,376.50 = 2,610.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,259.28x = 6,376.50 × 2,610.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,259.28x = 16,647,447.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,647,447.38/4,259.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.51

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