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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.18, 6,402.46 and 2,074.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.18, 6,402.46 and 2,074.29 is: 3,111.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.18 : 6,402.46 = 2,074.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.18/6,402.46 = 2,074.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.18x = 6,402.46 × 2,074.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.18x = 13,280,558.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,280,558.75/4,268.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.53

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