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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.50, 6,394.73 and 2,516.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.50, 6,394.73 and 2,516.31 is: 3,763.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.50 : 6,394.73 = 2,516.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.50/6,394.73 = 2,516.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.50x = 6,394.73 × 2,516.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.50x = 16,091,110.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,091,110.46/4,275.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.57

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