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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.93, 6,399.82 and 1,304.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.93, 6,399.82 and 1,304.62 is: 1,957.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.93 : 6,399.82 = 1,304.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.93/6,399.82 = 1,304.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.93x = 6,399.82 × 1,304.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.93x = 8,349,301.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,349,301.17/4,265.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.21

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