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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.68, 6,392.36 and 2,069.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.68, 6,392.36 and 2,069.82 is: 3,104.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.68 : 6,392.36 = 2,069.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.68/6,392.36 = 2,069.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.68x = 6,392.36 × 2,069.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.68x = 13,231,024.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,231,024.23/4,261.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.65

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