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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,257.68, 6,386.45 and 1,336.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,257.68, 6,386.45 and 1,336.01 is: 2,003.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,257.68 : 6,386.45 = 1,336.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,257.68/6,386.45 = 1,336.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,257.68x = 6,386.45 × 1,336.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,257.68x = 8,532,322.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,532,322.45/4,257.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.99

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