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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,264.72, 6,397.66 and 2,185.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,264.72, 6,397.66 and 2,185.82 is: 3,279.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,264.72 : 6,397.66 = 2,185.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,264.72/6,397.66 = 2,185.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,264.72x = 6,397.66 × 2,185.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,264.72x = 13,984,133.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,984,133.18/4,264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.03

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