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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.33, 6,388.20 and 2,530.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.33, 6,388.20 and 2,530.31 is: 3,789.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.33 : 6,388.20 = 2,530.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.33/6,388.20 = 2,530.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.33x = 6,388.20 × 2,530.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.33x = 16,164,094.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,164,094.40/4,265.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.65

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