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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,257.44, 6,386.76 and 1,335.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,257.44, 6,386.76 and 1,335.97 is: 2,004.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,257.44 : 6,386.76 = 1,335.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,257.44/6,386.76 = 1,335.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,257.44x = 6,386.76 × 1,335.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,257.44x = 8,532,519.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,532,519.76/4,257.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.14

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