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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.32, 6,396.69 and 2,071.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.32, 6,396.69 and 2,071.82 is: 3,108.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.32 : 6,396.69 = 2,071.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.32/6,396.69 = 2,071.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.32x = 6,396.69 × 2,071.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.32x = 13,252,790.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,252,790.28/4,263.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.56

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