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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.84, 6,390.99 and 2,070.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.84, 6,390.99 and 2,070.96 is: 3,101.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.84 : 6,390.99 = 2,070.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.84/6,390.99 = 2,070.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.84x = 6,390.99 × 2,070.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.84x = 13,235,484.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,235,484.65/4,266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.94

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