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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.09, 6,391.64 and 1,952.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.09, 6,391.64 and 1,952.59 is: 2,928.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.09 : 6,391.64 = 1,952.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.09/6,391.64 = 1,952.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.09x = 6,391.64 × 1,952.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.09x = 12,480,252.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,480,252.35/4,261.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.89

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