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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.65, 6,364.54 and 2,600.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.65, 6,364.54 and 2,600.74 is: 3,896.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.65 : 6,364.54 = 2,600.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.65/6,364.54 = 2,600.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.65x = 6,364.54 × 2,600.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.65x = 16,552,513.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,552,513.76/4,247.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.86

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