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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,264.88, 6,394.62 and 1,801.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,264.88, 6,394.62 and 1,801.40 is: 2,700.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,264.88 : 6,394.62 = 1,801.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,264.88/6,394.62 = 1,801.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,264.88x = 6,394.62 × 1,801.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,264.88x = 11,519,268.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,519,268.47/4,264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,700.96

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