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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.68, 6,396.80 and 2,701.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.68, 6,396.80 and 2,701.92 is: 4,053.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.68 : 6,396.80 = 2,701.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.68/6,396.80 = 2,701.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.68x = 6,396.80 × 2,701.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.68x = 17,283,641.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,283,641.86/4,263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.69

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