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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.18, 6,394.59 and 2,071.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.18, 6,394.59 and 2,071.32 is: 3,106.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.18 : 6,394.59 = 2,071.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.18/6,394.59 = 2,071.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.18x = 6,394.59 × 2,071.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.18x = 13,245,242.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,245,242.16/4,263.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.89

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