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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.49, 6,383.22 and 1,334.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.49, 6,383.22 and 1,334.02 is: 2,001.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.49 : 6,383.22 = 1,334.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.49/6,383.22 = 1,334.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.49x = 6,383.22 × 1,334.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.49x = 8,515,327.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,515,327.19/4,255.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.02

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