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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.20, 6,395.52 and 2,074.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.20, 6,395.52 and 2,074.52 is: 3,109.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.20 : 6,395.52 = 2,074.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.20/6,395.52 = 2,074.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.20x = 6,395.52 × 2,074.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.20x = 13,267,634.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,267,634.15/4,266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.94

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