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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.29, 6,392.22 and 1,339.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.29, 6,392.22 and 1,339.71 is: 2,009.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.29 : 6,392.22 = 1,339.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.29/6,392.22 = 1,339.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.29x = 6,392.22 × 1,339.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.29x = 8,563,721.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,563,721.06/4,261.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.65

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