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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,238.52, 6,358.86 and 1,316.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,238.52, 6,358.86 and 1,316.86 is: 1,975.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,238.52 : 6,358.86 = 1,316.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,238.52/6,358.86 = 1,316.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,238.52x = 6,358.86 × 1,316.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,238.52x = 8,373,728.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,373,728.38/4,238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.63

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