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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.81, 6,410.68 and 2,585.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.81, 6,410.68 and 2,585.54 is: 3,878.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.81 : 6,410.68 = 2,585.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.81/6,410.68 = 2,585.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.81x = 6,410.68 × 2,585.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.81x = 16,575,079.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,575,079.13/4,273.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,878.29

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