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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,267.68, 6,398.28 and 2,537.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,267.68, 6,398.28 and 2,537.52 is: 3,804.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,267.68 : 6,398.28 = 2,537.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,267.68/6,398.28 = 2,537.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,267.68x = 6,398.28 × 2,537.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,267.68x = 16,235,763.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,235,763.47/4,267.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.35

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