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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.10, 6,399.72 and 2,074.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.10, 6,399.72 and 2,074.54 is: 3,112.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.10 : 6,399.72 = 2,074.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.10/6,399.72 = 2,074.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.10x = 6,399.72 × 2,074.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.10x = 13,276,475.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,276,475.13/4,266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.09

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