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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,227.41, 6,341.72 and 1,305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,227.41, 6,341.72 and 1,305.96 is: 1,959.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,227.41 : 6,341.72 = 1,305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,227.41/6,341.72 = 1,305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,227.41x = 6,341.72 × 1,305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,227.41x = 8,282,026.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,282,026.12/4,227.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.13

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