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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,264.14, 6,398.43 and 2,045.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,264.14, 6,398.43 and 2,045.49 is: 3,069.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,264.14 : 6,398.43 = 2,045.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,264.14/6,398.43 = 2,045.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,264.14x = 6,398.43 × 2,045.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,264.14x = 13,087,924.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,087,924.58/4,264.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.30

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