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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,256.30, 6,384.45 and 1,334.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,256.30, 6,384.45 and 1,334.83 is: 2,002.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,256.30 : 6,384.45 = 1,334.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,256.30/6,384.45 = 1,334.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,256.30x = 6,384.45 × 1,334.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,256.30x = 8,522,155.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,522,155.39/4,256.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.25

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