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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.32, 6,413.99 and 2,630.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.32, 6,413.99 and 2,630.07 is: 3,950.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.32 : 6,413.99 = 2,630.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.32/6,413.99 = 2,630.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.32x = 6,413.99 × 2,630.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.32x = 16,869,229.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,869,229.53/4,270.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.34

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