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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,258.54, 6,388.84 and 1,336.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,258.54, 6,388.84 and 1,336.85 is: 2,005.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,258.54 : 6,388.84 = 1,336.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,258.54/6,388.84 = 1,336.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,258.54x = 6,388.84 × 1,336.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,258.54x = 8,540,887.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,540,887.97/4,258.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.59

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