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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,256.51, 6,383.86 and 1,334.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,256.51, 6,383.86 and 1,334.44 is: 2,001.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,256.51 : 6,383.86 = 1,334.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,256.51/6,383.86 = 1,334.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,256.51x = 6,383.86 × 1,334.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,256.51x = 8,518,878.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,518,878.14/4,256.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.38

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