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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.06, 6,397.58 and 2,662.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.06, 6,397.58 and 2,662.67 is: 3,994.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.06 : 6,397.58 = 2,662.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.06/6,397.58 = 2,662.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.06x = 6,397.58 × 2,662.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.06x = 17,034,666.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,034,666.99/4,265.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.01

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