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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.68, 6,393.85 and 2,070.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.68, 6,393.85 and 2,070.82 is: 3,106.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.68 : 6,393.85 = 2,070.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.68/6,393.85 = 2,070.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.68x = 6,393.85 × 2,070.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.68x = 13,240,512.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,240,512.46/4,262.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.15

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