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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.20, 6,397.98 and 2,530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.20, 6,397.98 and 2,530 is: 3,795.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.20 : 6,397.98 = 2,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.20/6,397.98 = 2,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.20x = 6,397.98 × 2,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.20x = 16,186,889.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,186,889.40/4,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.11

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