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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.96, 6,380.94 and 1,334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.96, 6,380.94 and 1,334.72 is: 2,002.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.96 : 6,380.94 = 1,334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.96/6,380.94 = 1,334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.96x = 6,380.94 × 1,334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.96x = 8,516,768.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,516,768.24/4,253.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.08

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