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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.38, 6,388.83 and 2,069.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.38, 6,388.83 and 2,069.50 is: 3,099.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.38 : 6,388.83 = 2,069.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.38/6,388.83 = 2,069.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.38x = 6,388.83 × 2,069.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.38x = 13,221,683.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,221,683.69/4,265.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.77

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