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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,195.40, 6,284.70 and 2,630.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,195.40, 6,284.70 and 2,630.60 is: 3,940.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,195.40 : 6,284.70 = 2,630.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,195.40/6,284.70 = 2,630.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,195.40x = 6,284.70 × 2,630.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,195.40x = 16,532,531.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,532,531.82/4,195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.63

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