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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.68, 6,383.36 and 1,334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.68, 6,383.36 and 1,334.08 is: 2,001.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.68 : 6,383.36 = 1,334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.68/6,383.36 = 1,334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.68x = 6,383.36 × 1,334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.68x = 8,515,912.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,515,912.91/4,255.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.07

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