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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,259.52, 6,388.60 and 1,338.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,259.52, 6,388.60 and 1,338.51 is: 2,007.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,259.52 : 6,388.60 = 1,338.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,259.52/6,388.60 = 1,338.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,259.52x = 6,388.60 × 1,338.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,259.52x = 8,551,204.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,551,204.99/4,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.55

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