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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,243.80, 6,365.88 and 1,322.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,243.80, 6,365.88 and 1,322.16 is: 1,983.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,243.80 : 6,365.88 = 1,322.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,243.80/6,365.88 = 1,322.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,243.80x = 6,365.88 × 1,322.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,243.80x = 8,416,711.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,416,711.90/4,243.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.30

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