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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266, 6,401.43 and 1,957.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266, 6,401.43 and 1,957.50 is: 2,937.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266 : 6,401.43 = 1,957.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266/6,401.43 = 1,957.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266x = 6,401.43 × 1,957.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266x = 12,530,799.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,530,799.23/4,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,937.37

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