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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.17, 6,394.82 and 2,071.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.17, 6,394.82 and 2,071.44 is: 3,107.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.17 : 6,394.82 = 2,071.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.17/6,394.82 = 2,071.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.17x = 6,394.82 × 2,071.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.17x = 13,246,475.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,246,475.58/4,263.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.19

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