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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.66, 6,378.48 and 2,062.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.66, 6,378.48 and 2,062.26 is: 3,091.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.66 : 6,378.48 = 2,062.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.66/6,378.48 = 2,062.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.66x = 6,378.48 × 2,062.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.66x = 13,154,084.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,154,084.16/4,254.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.69

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