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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,295.03, 6,449.90 and 2,638.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,295.03, 6,449.90 and 2,638.87 is: 3,962.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,295.03 : 6,449.90 = 2,638.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,295.03/6,449.90 = 2,638.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,295.03x = 6,449.90 × 2,638.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,295.03x = 17,020,447.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,020,447.61/4,295.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.82

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