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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,264.36, 6,397.44 and 2,074.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,264.36, 6,397.44 and 2,074.32 is: 3,111.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,264.36 : 6,397.44 = 2,074.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,264.36/6,397.44 = 2,074.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,264.36x = 6,397.44 × 2,074.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,264.36x = 13,270,337.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,270,337.74/4,264.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.92

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