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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.35, 6,396.80 and 2,702.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.35, 6,396.80 and 2,702.99 is: 4,053.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.35 : 6,396.80 = 2,702.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.35/6,396.80 = 2,702.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.35x = 6,396.80 × 2,702.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.35x = 17,290,493.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,290,493.19/4,265.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.72

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