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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.09, 6,392.64 and 1,339.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.09, 6,392.64 and 1,339.39 is: 2,009.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.09 : 6,392.64 = 1,339.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.09/6,392.64 = 1,339.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.09x = 6,392.64 × 1,339.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.09x = 8,562,255.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,562,255.56/4,261.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.41

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