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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,272.49, 6,412.84 and 2,082.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,272.49, 6,412.84 and 2,082.75 is: 3,126.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,272.49 : 6,412.84 = 2,082.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,272.49/6,412.84 = 2,082.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,272.49x = 6,412.84 × 2,082.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,272.49x = 13,356,367.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,356,367.36/4,272.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.13

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