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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,260.57, 6,390.92 and 1,338.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,260.57, 6,390.92 and 1,338.87 is: 2,008.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,260.57 : 6,390.92 = 1,338.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,260.57/6,390.92 = 1,338.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,260.57x = 6,390.92 × 1,338.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,260.57x = 8,556,629.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,556,629.17/4,260.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.33

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