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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,267.10, 6,404.70 and 2,626.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,267.10, 6,404.70 and 2,626.85 is: 3,942.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,267.10 : 6,404.70 = 2,626.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,267.10/6,404.70 = 2,626.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,267.10x = 6,404.70 × 2,626.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,267.10x = 16,824,186.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,824,186.20/4,267.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.77

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