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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.45, 6,406.67 and 2,628.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.45, 6,406.67 and 2,628.20 is: 3,944.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.45 : 6,406.67 = 2,628.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.45/6,406.67 = 2,628.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.45x = 6,406.67 × 2,628.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.45x = 16,837,964.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,837,964.92/4,268.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.75

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