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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.88, 6,371.86 and 1,326.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.88, 6,371.86 and 1,326.20 is: 1,989.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.88 : 6,371.86 = 1,326.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.88/6,371.86 = 1,326.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.88x = 6,371.86 × 1,326.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.88x = 8,450,360.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,450,360.73/4,247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.31

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