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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,264.62, 6,400.89 and 2,186.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,264.62, 6,400.89 and 2,186.16 is: 3,281.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,264.62 : 6,400.89 = 2,186.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,264.62/6,400.89 = 2,186.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,264.62x = 6,400.89 × 2,186.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,264.62x = 13,993,369.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,993,369.68/4,264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.27

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