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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,258.23, 6,388.37 and 1,336.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,258.23, 6,388.37 and 1,336.53 is: 2,005.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,258.23 : 6,388.37 = 1,336.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,258.23/6,388.37 = 1,336.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,258.23x = 6,388.37 × 1,336.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,258.23x = 8,538,248.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,538,248.16/4,258.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.12

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