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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.28, 6,391.88 and 1,339.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.28, 6,391.88 and 1,339.80 is: 2,009.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.28 : 6,391.88 = 1,339.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.28/6,391.88 = 1,339.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.28x = 6,391.88 × 1,339.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.28x = 8,563,840.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,563,840.82/4,261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.69

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