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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.78, 6,399.81 and 1,958.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.78, 6,399.81 and 1,958.28 is: 2,937.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.78 : 6,399.81 = 1,958.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.78/6,399.81 = 1,958.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.78x = 6,399.81 × 1,958.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.78x = 12,532,619.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,532,619.93/4,266.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,937.25

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