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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,256.44, 6,385.26 and 1,334.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,256.44, 6,385.26 and 1,334.97 is: 2,002.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,256.44 : 6,385.26 = 1,334.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,256.44/6,385.26 = 1,334.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,256.44x = 6,385.26 × 1,334.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,256.44x = 8,524,130.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,524,130.54/4,256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.64

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