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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.99, 6,396.09 and 2,181.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.99, 6,396.09 and 2,181.96 is: 3,271.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.99 : 6,396.09 = 2,181.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.99/6,396.09 = 2,181.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.99x = 6,396.09 × 2,181.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.99x = 13,956,012.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,956,012.54/4,265.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.46

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