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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.12, 6,396.26 and 2,182.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.12, 6,396.26 and 2,182.08 is: 3,271.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.12 : 6,396.26 = 2,182.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.12/6,396.26 = 2,182.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.12x = 6,396.26 × 2,182.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.12x = 13,957,151.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,957,151.02/4,266.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.63

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