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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.05, 6,399.99 and 2,076.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.05, 6,399.99 and 2,076.01 is: 3,114.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.05 : 6,399.99 = 2,076.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.05/6,399.99 = 2,076.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.05x = 6,399.99 × 2,076.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.05x = 13,286,400.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,286,400.86/4,266.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.45

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