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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.82, 6,400.68 and 1,926.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.82, 6,400.68 and 1,926.45 is: 2,890.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.82 : 6,400.68 = 1,926.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.82/6,400.68 = 1,926.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.82x = 6,400.68 × 1,926.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.82x = 12,330,589.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,330,589.99/4,265.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,890.56

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