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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.55, 6,399.24 and 2,075.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.55, 6,399.24 and 2,075.51 is: 3,113.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.55 : 6,399.24 = 2,075.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.55/6,399.24 = 2,075.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.55x = 6,399.24 × 2,075.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.55x = 13,281,644.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,281,644.24/4,265.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.70

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