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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.58, 6,383.37 and 1,334.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.58, 6,383.37 and 1,334.12 is: 2,001.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.58 : 6,383.37 = 1,334.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.58/6,383.37 = 1,334.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.58x = 6,383.37 × 1,334.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.58x = 8,516,149.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,516,149.67/4,255.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.17

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