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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.91, 6,383.62 and 2,066.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.91, 6,383.62 and 2,066.03 is: 3,094.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.91 : 6,383.62 = 2,066.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.91/6,383.62 = 2,066.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.91x = 6,383.62 × 2,066.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.91x = 13,188,750.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,188,750.43/4,261.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.56

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