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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,297.21, 6,445.60 and 2,519.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,297.21, 6,445.60 and 2,519.26 is: 3,778.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,297.21 : 6,445.60 = 2,519.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,297.21/6,445.60 = 2,519.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,297.21x = 6,445.60 × 2,519.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,297.21x = 16,238,142.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,238,142.26/4,297.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.76

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