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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,248.86, 6,369.98 and 2,026.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,248.86, 6,369.98 and 2,026.53 is: 3,038.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,248.86 : 6,369.98 = 2,026.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,248.86/6,369.98 = 2,026.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,248.86x = 6,369.98 × 2,026.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,248.86x = 12,908,945.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,908,945.44/4,248.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,038.22

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