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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.96, 6,413.31 and 2,631.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.96, 6,413.31 and 2,631.66 is: 3,947.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.96 : 6,413.31 = 2,631.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.96/6,413.31 = 2,631.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.96x = 6,413.31 × 2,631.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.96x = 16,877,651.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,877,651.39/4,275.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.10

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