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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.03, 6,404.49 and 2,631.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.03, 6,404.49 and 2,631.96 is: 3,952.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.03 : 6,404.49 = 2,631.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.03/6,404.49 = 2,631.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.03x = 6,404.49 × 2,631.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.03x = 16,856,316.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,856,316.32/4,265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.22

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