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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,264.12, 6,390.52 and 1,795.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,264.12, 6,390.52 and 1,795.96 is: 2,691.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,264.12 : 6,390.52 = 1,795.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,264.12/6,390.52 = 1,795.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,264.12x = 6,390.52 × 1,795.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,264.12x = 11,477,118.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,477,118.30/4,264.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.56

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