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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,295.72, 6,437.46 and 2,541.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,295.72, 6,437.46 and 2,541.08 is: 3,808.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,295.72 : 6,437.46 = 2,541.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,295.72/6,437.46 = 2,541.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,295.72x = 6,437.46 × 2,541.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,295.72x = 16,358,100.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,358,100.86/4,295.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.00

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