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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.30, 6,388.35 and 2,508.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.30, 6,388.35 and 2,508.14 is: 3,759.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.30 : 6,388.35 = 2,508.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.30/6,388.35 = 2,508.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.30x = 6,388.35 × 2,508.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.30x = 16,022,876.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,022,876.17/4,262.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.21

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