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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,296.03, 6,451.40 and 2,639.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,296.03, 6,451.40 and 2,639.87 is: 3,964.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,296.03 : 6,451.40 = 2,639.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,296.03/6,451.40 = 2,639.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,296.03x = 6,451.40 × 2,639.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,296.03x = 17,030,857.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,030,857.32/4,296.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.32

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