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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,264.96, 6,396.16 and 2,183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,264.96, 6,396.16 and 2,183.68 is: 3,274.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,264.96 : 6,396.16 = 2,183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,264.96/6,396.16 = 2,183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,264.96x = 6,396.16 × 2,183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,264.96x = 13,967,166.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,967,166.67/4,264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.86

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