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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,208.67, 6,313.37 and 1,437.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,208.67, 6,313.37 and 1,437.26 is: 2,156.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,208.67 : 6,313.37 = 1,437.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,208.67/6,313.37 = 1,437.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,208.67x = 6,313.37 × 1,437.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,208.67x = 9,073,915.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,073,915.41/4,208.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.01

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