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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.14, 6,404.02 and 2,076.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.14, 6,404.02 and 2,076.88 is: 3,116.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.14 : 6,404.02 = 2,076.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.14/6,404.02 = 2,076.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.14x = 6,404.02 × 2,076.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.14x = 13,300,381.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,300,381.06/4,268.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.20

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