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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.54, 6,395.21 and 2,070.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.54, 6,395.21 and 2,070.38 is: 3,103.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.54 : 6,395.21 = 2,070.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.54/6,395.21 = 2,070.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.54x = 6,395.21 × 2,070.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.54x = 13,240,514.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,240,514.88/4,266.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.34

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