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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.08, 6,385.92 and 2,615.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.08, 6,385.92 and 2,615.20 is: 3,918.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.08 : 6,385.92 = 2,615.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.08/6,385.92 = 2,615.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.08x = 6,385.92 × 2,615.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.08x = 16,700,457.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,700,457.98/4,262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,918.38

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