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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,264.72, 6,396.77 and 2,045.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,264.72, 6,396.77 and 2,045.12 is: 3,067.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,264.72 : 6,396.77 = 2,045.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,264.72/6,396.77 = 2,045.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,264.72x = 6,396.77 × 2,045.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,264.72x = 13,082,135.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,082,135.39/4,264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.53

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