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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.99, 6,386.47 and 1,795.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.99, 6,386.47 and 1,795.46 is: 2,690.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.99 : 6,386.47 = 1,795.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.99/6,386.47 = 1,795.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.99x = 6,386.47 × 1,795.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.99x = 11,466,651.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,466,651.43/4,261.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,690.45

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