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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,267.48, 6,398.94 and 1,957

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,267.48, 6,398.94 and 1,957 is: 2,934.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,267.48 : 6,398.94 = 1,957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,267.48/6,398.94 = 1,957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,267.48x = 6,398.94 × 1,957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,267.48x = 12,522,725.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,522,725.58/4,267.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.45

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