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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266, 6,396.77 and 1,923.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266, 6,396.77 and 1,923.99 is: 2,884.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266 : 6,396.77 = 1,923.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266/6,396.77 = 1,923.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266x = 6,396.77 × 1,923.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266x = 12,307,302.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,307,302.33/4,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,884.97

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