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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,245.47, 6,368.84 and 1,324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,245.47, 6,368.84 and 1,324 is: 1,986.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,245.47 : 6,368.84 = 1,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,245.47/6,368.84 = 1,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,245.47x = 6,368.84 × 1,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,245.47x = 8,432,344.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,432,344.16/4,245.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.20

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