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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.20, 6,395.52 and 2,071.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.20, 6,395.52 and 2,071.76 is: 3,107.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.20 : 6,395.52 = 2,071.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.20/6,395.52 = 2,071.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.20x = 6,395.52 × 2,071.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.20x = 13,249,982.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,249,982.52/4,263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.99

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