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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.74, 6,383.68 and 1,334.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.74, 6,383.68 and 1,334.07 is: 2,001.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.74 : 6,383.68 = 1,334.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.74/6,383.68 = 1,334.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.74x = 6,383.68 × 1,334.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.74x = 8,516,272.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,516,272.64/4,255.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.13

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