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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.98, 6,390.03 and 2,177.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.98, 6,390.03 and 2,177.94 is: 3,265.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.98 : 6,390.03 = 2,177.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.98/6,390.03 = 2,177.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.98x = 6,390.03 × 2,177.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.98x = 13,917,101.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,917,101.94/4,261.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.41

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