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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,274.91, 6,399.90 and 2,626.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,274.91, 6,399.90 and 2,626.44 is: 3,932.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,274.91 : 6,399.90 = 2,626.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,274.91/6,399.90 = 2,626.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,274.91x = 6,399.90 × 2,626.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,274.91x = 16,808,953.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,808,953.36/4,274.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.00

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