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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,269.89, 6,404.84 and 2,076.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,269.89, 6,404.84 and 2,076.73 is: 3,115.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,269.89 : 6,404.84 = 2,076.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,269.89/6,404.84 = 2,076.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,269.89x = 6,404.84 × 2,076.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,269.89x = 13,301,123.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,301,123.37/4,269.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.10

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