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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.65, 6,398.55 and 2,663.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.65, 6,398.55 and 2,663.29 is: 3,994.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.65 : 6,398.55 = 2,663.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.65/6,398.55 = 2,663.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.65x = 6,398.55 × 2,663.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.65x = 17,041,194.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,041,194.23/4,265.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.98

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