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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263, 6,397.20 and 1,954.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263, 6,397.20 and 1,954.56 is: 2,933.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263 : 6,397.20 = 1,954.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263/6,397.20 = 1,954.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263x = 6,397.20 × 1,954.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263x = 12,503,711.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,503,711.23/4,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.08

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