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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.95, 6,404.42 and 2,626.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.95, 6,404.42 and 2,626.70 is: 3,942.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.95 : 6,404.42 = 2,626.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.95/6,404.42 = 2,626.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.95x = 6,404.42 × 2,626.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.95x = 16,822,449.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,822,449.78/4,266.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.50

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