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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,256.49, 6,384.80 and 1,334.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,256.49, 6,384.80 and 1,334.82 is: 2,002.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,256.49 : 6,384.80 = 1,334.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,256.49/6,384.80 = 1,334.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,256.49x = 6,384.80 × 1,334.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,256.49x = 8,522,562.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,522,562.07/4,256.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.25

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