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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,274.42, 6,399.24 and 2,625.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,274.42, 6,399.24 and 2,625.97 is: 3,931.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,274.42 : 6,399.24 = 2,625.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,274.42/6,399.24 = 2,625.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,274.42x = 6,399.24 × 2,625.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,274.42x = 16,804,180.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,804,180.27/4,274.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.34

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