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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.95, 6,395.70 and 2,576.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.95, 6,395.70 and 2,576.23 is: 3,865.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.95 : 6,395.70 = 2,576.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.95/6,395.70 = 2,576.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.95x = 6,395.70 × 2,576.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.95x = 16,476,787.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,476,787.88/4,262.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.11

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