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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.03, 6,408.99 and 2,634.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.03, 6,408.99 and 2,634.96 is: 3,956.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.03 : 6,408.99 = 2,634.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.03/6,408.99 = 2,634.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.03x = 6,408.99 × 2,634.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.03x = 16,887,432.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,887,432.29/4,268.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.73

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