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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.94, 6,403.31 and 2,618.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.94, 6,403.31 and 2,618.46 is: 3,929.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.94 : 6,403.31 = 2,618.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.94/6,403.31 = 2,618.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.94x = 6,403.31 × 2,618.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.94x = 16,766,779.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,766,779.09/4,266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.46

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