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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.11, 6,392.80 and 1,951.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.11, 6,392.80 and 1,951.75 is: 2,925.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.11 : 6,392.80 = 1,951.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.11/6,392.80 = 1,951.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.11x = 6,392.80 × 1,951.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.11x = 12,477,147.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,477,147.40/4,265.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,925.40

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