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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.61, 6,394.41 and 3,392.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.61, 6,394.41 and 3,392.60 is: 5,082.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.61 : 6,394.41 = 3,392.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.61/6,394.41 = 3,392.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.61x = 6,394.41 × 3,392.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.61x = 21,693,643.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,693,643.39/4,268.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,082.13

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