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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,267.99, 6,401.94 and 2,524.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,267.99, 6,401.94 and 2,524.97 is: 3,787.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,267.99 : 6,401.94 = 2,524.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,267.99/6,401.94 = 2,524.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,267.99x = 6,401.94 × 2,524.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,267.99x = 16,164,712.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,164,712.98/4,267.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.43

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