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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.04, 6,397.46 and 2,071.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.04, 6,397.46 and 2,071.88 is: 3,105.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.04 : 6,397.46 = 2,071.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.04/6,397.46 = 2,071.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.04x = 6,397.46 × 2,071.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.04x = 13,254,769.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,254,769.42/4,268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.59

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