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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.61, 6,393.55 and 1,952.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.61, 6,393.55 and 1,952.25 is: 2,926.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.61 : 6,393.55 = 1,952.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.61/6,393.55 = 1,952.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.61x = 6,393.55 × 1,952.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.61x = 12,481,807.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,481,807.99/4,265.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,926.15

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