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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,267.59, 6,401.40 and 2,530.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,267.59, 6,401.40 and 2,530.95 is: 3,796.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,267.59 : 6,401.40 = 2,530.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,267.59/6,401.40 = 2,530.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,267.59x = 6,401.40 × 2,530.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,267.59x = 16,201,623.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,201,623.33/4,267.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.43

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